Party and entertainment supplies imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of party and entertainment supplies by Libya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (519 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $3.7M | 519 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 226 t |
| 2017 | $545K | 112 t |
Where Libya imports party and entertainment supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 51% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 48% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.90 | Party decoration | 97% |
| 9505.10 | Christmas decoration | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, close to the world average of $8.67.
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 party and entertainment supplies imports (HS 9505): 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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by Libya?
Libya imported party and entertainment supplies worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 519 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Egypt (48%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of party and entertainment supplies to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $545 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 582%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9505.90 (97% of the value) and 9505.10 (3%).
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