Hot-rolled steel bars imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $9.9 million (15.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 64% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.7 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 | $9.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 42.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 30.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.2M | 29.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.5M | 50.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 36.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 14.5K t |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 91% |
| 7213.99 | Large diameter hot-rolled bar | 9% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.65 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Libya
Exports of hot-rolled steel bars by Libya reached $240 thousand in 2024 (342 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $240K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars imported by Libya?
Libya imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel bars to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel bars to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2023 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Libya also export hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Libya exported $240 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (91% of the value) and 7213.99 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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