Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coil thin by Libya reached $31.1 million in 2024 (48.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $31.1M | 48.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 12.3K t |
Where Libya imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
Turkey alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $26.9M | 87% |
| China | $4.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $53K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel coil thin exports from Libya
In 2024, Libya exported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $956 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tunisia accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $579K | 61% |
| Greece | $377K | 39% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Libya?
Libya imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by China (13%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.60 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 coil thin to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 415%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
Does Libya also export hot-rolled steel coil thin?
Yes. Libya exported $956 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Greece. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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