Knotted carpet imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.2 million of knotted carpet in 2024 (71 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.0 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 | 71 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $333K | 41 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $181K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $146K | 29 t |
Where Libya imports knotted carpet from
Egypt alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5701
| 5701.90 | Knotted carpet (other materials) | 96% |
| 5701.10 | Knotted wool carpet | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.65 per kg, 136% above the world average of $12.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 knotted carpet imports (HS 5701): 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 5701: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted carpet imported by Libya?
Libya imported knotted carpet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted carpet to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.65 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $12.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knotted carpet to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for knotted carpet?
The HS code for knotted carpet is heading 5701. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5701.90 (96% of the value) and 5701.10 (4%).
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