Marble imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marble by Libya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $3.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 26.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2020 | $970K | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $801K | 3.8K t |
Where Libya imports marble from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2515
| 2515.12 | Marble rough blocks | 95% |
| 2515.11 | Marble blocks | 4.7% |
| 2515.20 | Alabaster | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.16 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.22, 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 marble imports (HS 2515): 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 2515: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of marble imported by Libya?
Libya imported marble worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply marble to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (32%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of marble per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.16 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of marble to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $801 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 347%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for marble?
The HS code for marble is heading 2515. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2515.12 (95% of the value) and 2515.11 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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