Nickel products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.2 million of nickel products in 2024 (3 tonnes). That is 184% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $759K | 6 t |
| 2022 | $479K | 4 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $519K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $600K | 87 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 15 t |
Where Libya imports nickel products from
The largest suppliers were United States (40%), Germany (32%), Singapore (16%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+892% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $856K | 40% |
| Germany | $699K | 32% |
| Singapore | $349K | 16% |
| Egypt | $240K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.1% |
| China | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $696.68 per kg, 562% above the world average of $105.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 nickel products imports (HS 7508): 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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Libya?
Libya imported nickel products worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 184% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($856 thousand), followed by Germany (32%) and Singapore (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 892% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $696.68 per kg in 2024, 562% above the world average of $105.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2021 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7508.90. It sits in HS chapter 75 (nickel and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7508 page.
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