Lighters imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported lighters worth $11.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.8 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 | $11.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 925 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 935 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 355 t |
Where Libya imports lighters from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 100% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.10 | Lighter | 97% |
| 9613.20 | Refillable lighter | 2.9% |
| 9613.80 | Electric lighter | 0.3% |
| 9613.90 | Lighter part | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.51 per kg, close to the world average of $8.00.
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 lighters imports (HS 9613): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Libya?
Libya imported lighters worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Tunisia (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.51 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighters to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9613.10 (97% of the value) and 9613.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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