Large diameter steel pipes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $21.1 million of large diameter steel pipes in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 175% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $51.3 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 | $21.1M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.3M | 31.8K t |
| 2022 | $567K | 299 t |
| 2021 | $411K | 276 t |
| 2020 | $142K | 72 t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $18K | 9 t |
Where Libya imports large diameter steel pipes from
Turkey alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $12.9M | 61% |
| Indonesia | $6.9M | 33% |
| Egypt | $903K | 4.3% |
| China | $192K | 0.9% |
| United States | $140K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $71K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.39 | Spiral welded large pipe | 61% |
| 7305.31 | Longitudinally welded large pipe | 36% |
| 7305.20 | Large diameter casing | 1.2% |
| 7305.90 | Large diameter tube (other) | 0.9% |
| 7305.11 | Submerged arc welded line pipe | 0.6% |
| 7305.19 | Spiral welded line pipe | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by Libya?
Libya imported large diameter steel pipes worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Indonesia (33%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large diameter steel pipes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18 thousand in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $51.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7305.39 (61% of the value) and 7305.31 (36%).
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