Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $6.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 724 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 233 t |
Where Libya imports other synthetic staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 99% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.6% |
| 5515.21 | Acrylic and man-made filament blend | 0.3% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 0.1% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 0.1% |
| 5515.91 | Synthetic and filament blend fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.83 per kg, 42% below the world average of $8.27, 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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by India (12%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.83 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (99% of the value) and 5515.12 (1%).
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