Glass beads imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported glass beads worth $2.2 million (713 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 713 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 623 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 492 t |
| 2020 | $987K | 219 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $863K | 241 t |
| 2017 | $426K | 134 t |
Where Libya imports glass beads from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 81% |
| Turkey | $120K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $64K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $56K | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.2% |
| France | $34K | 1.5% |
| India | $28K | 1.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.90 | Lamp-worked glass ornaments | 71% |
| 7018.10 | Glass beads and imitation pearls | 16% |
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Libya?
Libya imported glass beads worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 713 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 655% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass beads to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 421%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7018.90 (71% of the value) and 7018.10 (16%).
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