Mineral and carbon products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral and carbon products by Libya reached $9.8 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $9.8M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Libya imports mineral and carbon products from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6815
| 6815.91 | Magnesite and dolomite products | 85% |
| 6815.99 | Mineral and stone articles (other) | 13% |
| 6815.10 | Graphite and carbon articles | 2% |
| 6815.20 | Peat: articles of peat n.e.c. or included | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 88% below the world average of $6.07, 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 mineral and carbon products imports (HS 6815): 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 6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral and carbon products imported by Libya?
Libya imported mineral and carbon products worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral and carbon products to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Austria (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral and carbon products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $6.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral and carbon products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 488%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral and carbon products?
The HS code for mineral and carbon products is heading 6815. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6815.91 (85% of the value) and 6815.99 (13%).
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