Men's underwear imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported men's underwear worth $30.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $30.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 472 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 457 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 507 t |
Where Libya imports men's underwear from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6207
| 6207.91 | Cotton men's vests | 83% |
| 6207.11 | Cotton men's briefs | 7.4% |
| 6207.99 | Men's vests (other materials) | 6.5% |
| 6207.22 | Man-made men's pyjamas | 1.5% |
| 6207.21 | Cotton men's pyjamas | 1.1% |
| 6207.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.7% |
| 6207.19 | Men's briefs (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.32 per kg, close to the world average of $15.71.
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 men's underwear imports (HS 6207): 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 6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's underwear imported by Libya?
Libya imported men's underwear worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's underwear to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.32 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $15.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's underwear to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, an increase of 883%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's underwear?
The HS code for men's underwear is heading 6207. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6207.91 (83% of the value) and 6207.11 (7%).
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