Hair accessories imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported hair accessories worth $4.2 million (798 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.2M | 799 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 833 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 780 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 685 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 580 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 371 t |
Where Libya imports hair accessories from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 98% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $18K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Malta | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9615
| 9615.11 | Plastic hair comb | 68% |
| 9615.19 | Wooden hair comb | 29% |
| 9615.90 | Hair curler | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9615.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.27 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.31, 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 hair accessories imports (HS 9615): 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 9615: Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of hair accessories imported by Libya?
Libya imported hair accessories worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 798 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hair accessories to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of hair accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.27 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hair accessories to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hair accessories?
The HS code for hair accessories is heading 9615. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9615.11 (68% of the value) and 9615.19 (29%).
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