Knit clothing accessories imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported knit clothing accessories worth $8.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.5 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 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 849 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 692 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 581 t |
Where Libya imports knit clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 54% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 29% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $68K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6117
| 6117.10 | Knit scarves and shawls | 70% |
| 6117.80 | Knit accessories | 29% |
| 6117.90 | Knit garment parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.08 per kg, 57% below the world average of $16.63, 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 knit clothing accessories imports (HS 6117): 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 6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of knit clothing accessories imported by Libya?
Libya imported knit clothing accessories worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit clothing accessories to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (29%) and Canada (15%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.08 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $16.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit clothing accessories to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit clothing accessories?
The HS code for knit clothing accessories is heading 6117. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6117.10 (70% of the value) and 6117.80 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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