Knitted and crocheted hats imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $2.2 million (275 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 275 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 199 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 135 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 325 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 163 t |
Where Libya imports knitted and crocheted hats from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 67% |
| Turkey | $441K | 20% |
| Germany | $66K | 3% |
| Poland | $58K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 2.3% |
| Cyprus | $41K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $22K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 69% below the world average of $26.06, 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 knitted and crocheted hats imports (HS 6505): 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 6505: Hats and other headgear; knitted or crocheted, or made up from lace, felt or other textile fabric, in the piece (but not in strips), whether or not lined or trimmed; hair-nets of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted and crocheted hats imported by Libya?
Libya imported knitted and crocheted hats worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted and crocheted hats to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted and crocheted hats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted and crocheted hats to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted and crocheted hats?
The HS code for knitted and crocheted hats is heading 6505. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6505.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6505 page.
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