Grinding stones imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Libya reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 897 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 785 t |
Where Libya imports grinding stones from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Italy (31%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 45% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $577K | 11% |
| Turkey | $295K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $150K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $144K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $31K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 78% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 19% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 1.8% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 0.7% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Libya?
Libya imported grinding stones worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (31%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grinding stones to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (78% of the value) and 6804.21 (19%).
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