Knit swimwear and activewear imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by Libya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 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 | $5.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 865 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 385 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 388 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 229 t |
| 2017 | $977K | 110 t |
Where Libya imports knit swimwear and activewear from
Turkey alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.6M | 69% |
| China | $1.1M | 21% |
| Spain | $297K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $199K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.11 | Cotton track suits | 60% |
| 6112.12 | Synthetic track suits | 19% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits (other materials) | 10% |
| 6112.41 | Women's synthetic swimwear | 8.6% |
| 6112.31 | Men's synthetic swimwear | 2.2% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.4% |
| 6112.49 | Women's swimwear (other materials) | 0.1% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 92% below the world average of $32.83, 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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6112): 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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by Libya?
Libya imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit swimwear and activewear to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $32.83 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 swimwear and activewear to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $977 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. The peak was 2021 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6112.11 (60% of the value) and 6112.12 (19%).
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