Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by Libya reached $38.9 million in 2024 (59.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $38.9M | 59.1K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 67.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 23.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 16.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 33.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 14.4K t |
Where Libya imports hot-rolled steel coils from
Turkey alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $31.2M | 80% |
| China | $5.9M | 15% |
| Italy | $832K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $661K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $182K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $87K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 0.2% |
| India | $15K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 80% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 5.7% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 5% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 3.6% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 3.4% |
| 7208.10 | Hot-rolled patterned steel coil | 0.9% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 0.5% |
| 7208.37 | Thick hot-rolled steel coil | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Libya?
Libya imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $38.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.69 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 coils to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $38.9 million in 2024, an increase of 418%. The peak was 2023 at $43.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does Libya also export hot-rolled steel coils?
Yes. Libya exported $8.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Egypt and Greece. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $30.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (80% of the value) and 7208.52 (6%).
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