Precious metal jewelry imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported precious metal jewelry worth $367.8 million (19 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $367.8M | 19 t |
| 2023 | $416.9M | 20 t |
| 2022 | $389.6M | 22 t |
| 2021 | $424.1M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $115.7M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $293.0M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $168.5M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $97.1M | 15 t |
Where Libya imports precious metal jewelry from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 100% of the value.
Product types under HS 7113
| 7113.19 | Jewellery: of precious metal (excluding silver) whether or not plated or clad with precious metal, and parts thereof | 97% |
| 7113.11 | Silver jewelry and components | 3% |
| 7113.20 | Gold or silver plated jewelry | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19,775.58 per kg, 91% above the world average of $10,377.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 precious metal jewelry imports (HS 7113): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7113: Jewellery articles and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal jewelry imported by Libya?
Libya imported precious metal jewelry worth $367.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply precious metal jewelry to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($367.2 million), followed by Lebanon (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of precious metal jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19,775.58 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $10,377.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of precious metal jewelry to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.1 million in 2017 to $367.8 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2021 at $424.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $284.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal jewelry?
The HS code for precious metal jewelry is heading 7113. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7113.19 (97% of the value) and 7113.11 (3%).
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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