Footwear (other materials) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.8 million of footwear (other materials) in 2024 (532 tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.8M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 700 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 999 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 466 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 221 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 751 t |
| 2017 | $923K | 280 t |
Where Libya imports footwear (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 52% |
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| Thailand | $67K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 68% below the world average of $16.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya footwear (other materials) imports (HS 6405.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6405.90: Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear (other materials) imported by Libya?
Libya imported footwear (other materials) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 532 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear (other materials) to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (40%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $16.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear (other materials) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $923 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear (other materials)?
The HS code for footwear (other materials) is subheading 6405.90. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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