Knit fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric by Libya reached $10.5 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $15.6 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 | $10.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Libya imports knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 83% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 72% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 16% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 7.5% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 1.5% |
| 6006.31 | Unbleached synthetic knit fabric | 1.4% |
| 6006.90 | Knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.8% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 0.6% |
| 6006.44 | Printed artificial knit fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.35 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.06, 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 fabric imports (HS 6006): 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported knit fabric worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.35 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2019 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (72% of the value) and 6006.34 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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