Plastic hair comb imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.9 million of plastic hair comb in 2024 (564 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.9M | 564 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 677 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $920K | 214 t |
Where Libya imports plastic hair comb from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 99% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 52% below the world average of $10.57, 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 plastic hair comb imports (HS 9615.11): 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 9615.11: Combs, hair slides and the like: of hard rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hair comb imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic hair comb worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 564 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hair comb to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hair comb per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $10.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hair comb to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $920 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hair comb?
The HS code for plastic hair comb is subheading 9615.11. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9615 page.
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