Porcelain dinnerware imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported porcelain dinnerware worth $42.8 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $86.1 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 | $42.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $86.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2022 | $73.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $52.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $82.1M | 25.6K t |
| 2018 | $42.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.9M | 6.7K t |
Where Libya imports porcelain dinnerware from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.7M | 95% |
| Turkey | $921K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $485K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $393K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $195K | 0.5% |
| United States | $46K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $17K | 0% |
| Spain | $15K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6911
| 6911.10 | Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | 100% |
| 6911.90 | Porcelain household articles | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.18.
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 porcelain dinnerware imports (HS 6911): 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 6911: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles; of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain dinnerware imported by Libya?
Libya imported porcelain dinnerware worth $42.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply porcelain dinnerware to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($40.7 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Tunisia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of porcelain dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $4.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of porcelain dinnerware to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.9 million in 2017 to $42.8 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. The peak was 2023 at $86.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain dinnerware?
The HS code for porcelain dinnerware is heading 6911. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6911.10 (100% of the value) and 6911.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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