Iron and steel scrap exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Libya exported $147.2 million of iron and steel scrap in 2024 (368.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $374.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147.2M | 368.7K t |
| 2023 | $234.9M | 598.4K t |
| 2022 | $282.7M | 672.1K t |
| 2021 | $374.2M | 835.0K t |
| 2020 | $116.5M | 415.9K t |
| 2019 | $98.9M | 353.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 135.7K t |
| 2017 | $81.7M | 295.1K t |
Where Libya exports iron and steel scrap to
One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 60% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $87.8M | 60% |
| Greece | $53.7M | 37% |
| India | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $904K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $115K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $100K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $16K | 0% |
| Germany | $11K | 0% |
| Malta | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 97% |
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 1.8% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 0.5% |
| 7204.10 | Cast iron scrap | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.44.
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 iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Libya?
Libya exported iron and steel scrap worth $147.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 368.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 60% of the value ($87.8 million), followed by Greece (36%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $81.7 million in 2017 to $147.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $374.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $172.7 million a year.
Does Libya also import iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Libya imported $293 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Kazakhstan, Turkey and Tunisia. On balance Libya is a net exporter of this product, by about $146.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (97% of the value) and 7204.21 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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