Knit garment imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported knit garment worth $6.0 million (720 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $6.0M | 720 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 868 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 929 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 706 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 641 t |
Where Libya imports knit garment from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 63% |
| Egypt | $946K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $315K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $281K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $272K | 4.5% |
| Pakistan | $183K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $88K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.7% |
| Cambodia | $40K | 0.7% |
| India | $34K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.30 | Man-made knit garments | 61% |
| 6114.90 | Knit garments (other materials) | 23% |
| 6114.20 | Cotton knit garments | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 65% below the world average of $24.08, 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 garment imports (HS 6114): 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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment imported by Libya?
Libya imported knit garment worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 720 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit garment to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $24.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit garment to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6114.30 (61% of the value) and 6114.90 (23%).
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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