New pneumatic tyres imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported new pneumatic tyres worth $196.1 million (80.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $256.7 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 | $196.1M | 80.4K t |
| 2023 | $256.7M | 100.0K t |
| 2022 | $142.0M | 53.0K t |
| 2021 | $155.5M | 61.4K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2019 | $150.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2018 | $114.0M | 42.7K t |
| 2017 | $74.2M | 31.1K t |
Where Libya imports new pneumatic tyres from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $158.6M | 81% |
| Japan | $12.1M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $5.1M | 2.6% |
| Thailand | $4.9M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $925K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $838K | 0.4% |
| India | $817K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $205K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4011
| 4011.20 | Truck tires | 53% |
| 4011.10 | Car tires | 34% |
| 4011.80 | Construction tires | 9.2% |
| 4011.90 | Commercial vehicle tires | 1.8% |
| 4011.70 | Tractor tires | 0.9% |
| 4011.30 | Aircraft tires | 0.5% |
| 4011.40 | Motorcycle tires | 0.3% |
| 4011.50 | Bicycle tires | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.45, 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 new pneumatic tyres imports (HS 4011): 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 4011: New pneumatic tyres, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of new pneumatic tyres imported by Libya?
Libya imported new pneumatic tyres worth $196.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply new pneumatic tyres to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($158.6 million), followed by Japan (6%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 714% on the year.
What is the average import price of new pneumatic tyres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of new pneumatic tyres to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $74.2 million in 2017 to $196.1 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2023 at $256.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for new pneumatic tyres?
The HS code for new pneumatic tyres is heading 4011. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4011.20 (53% of the value) and 4011.10 (34%).
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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