Leather safety shoes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported leather safety shoes worth $2.3 million (454 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.3M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 229 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 115 t |
| 2020 | $892K | 92 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 117 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $920K | 42 t |
Where Libya imports leather safety shoes from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Turkey (17%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $928K | 41% |
| Turkey | $381K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $332K | 15% |
| Germany | $211K | 9.3% |
| United States | $160K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 3.6% |
| France | $81K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $59K | 2.6% |
| Malta | $17K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 68% below the world average of $15.70, 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 leather safety shoes imports (HS 6403.40): 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 6403.40: Footwear: with metal toe-cap, outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather or composition leather, uppers of leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather safety shoes imported by Libya?
Libya imported leather safety shoes worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather safety shoes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($928 thousand), followed by Turkey (17%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather safety shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $15.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather safety shoes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $920 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather safety shoes?
The HS code for leather safety shoes is subheading 6403.40. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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