Optical fibres and lenses imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Libya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (63 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.6M | 63 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 29 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 23 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $834K | 5 t |
Where Libya imports optical fibres and lenses from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (47%), China (18%), Tunisia (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.2M | 47% |
| China | $464K | 18% |
| Tunisia | $398K | 16% |
| Italy | $129K | 5% |
| India | $127K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $76K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $37K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $29K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 59% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 28% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 8.6% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 3.1% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 1.7% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $40.97 per kg, 40% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Libya?
Libya imported optical fibres and lenses worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Libya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Tunisia (15%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $40.97 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $834 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9001.30 (59% of the value) and 9001.50 (28%).
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