Men's knit clothing imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $44.4 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.5 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 | $44.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $55.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $51.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $53.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $59.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 3.3K t |
Where Libya imports men's knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.6M | 91% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $411K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $237K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $63K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.1% |
| Cyprus | $60K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 0.1% |
| India | $51K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $48K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 37% |
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 33% |
| 6103.23 | Men's synthetic knit ensemble | 9.2% |
| 6103.22 | Men's cotton knit ensemble | 8.2% |
| 6103.32 | Men's cotton knit jacket | 6.3% |
| 6103.33 | Men's synthetic knit jacket | 4.1% |
| 6103.49 | Men's knit trousers (other fibres) | 1.7% |
| 6103.10 | Men's knit suit | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $20.01, 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 men's knit clothing imports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Libya?
Libya imported men's knit clothing worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($40.6 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.35 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $20.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's knit clothing to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2018 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6103.42 (37% of the value) and 6103.43 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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