Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Libya reached $47.3 million in 2024 (69.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.3M | 69.9K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 64.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $586K | 1.0K t |
Where Libya exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
Lebanon alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest (+398% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 100% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Libya
Libya imported $38.4 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (58.2 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $34.4M | 90% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $872K | 2.3% |
| China | $115K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.1% |
| India | $14K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $4K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Libya?
Libya exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Libya?
Lebanon was the largest buyer with 91% of the value ($42.9 million), followed by Romania (6%) and Egypt (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $586 thousand in 2018 to $47.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $47.8 million. Over 7 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
Does Libya also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Libya imported $38.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (100% of the value) and 7214.91 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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