Lock parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.5 million of lock parts in 2024 (504 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 504 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 442 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 237 t |
| 2017 | $957K | 228 t |
Where Libya imports lock parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 79% |
| Turkey | $242K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $149K | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $70K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.8% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $1K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 61% below the world average of $12.78, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya lock parts imports (HS 8301.60): 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 8301.60: Locks: parts of padlocks, locks, clasps and frames with clasps incorporating locks, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lock parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported lock parts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 504 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply lock parts to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of lock parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $12.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lock parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $957 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lock parts?
The HS code for lock parts is subheading 8301.60. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8301 page.
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