Rubber hose imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose by Libya reached $8.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.7 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 | $8.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 640 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 501 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 565 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 238 t |
Where Libya imports rubber hose from
Most of the value came from Italy (46%), China (25%), United Kingdom (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.0M | 46% |
| China | $2.2M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $824K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $466K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $382K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $273K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $166K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $137K | 1.5% |
| United States | $127K | 1.4% |
| France | $57K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 44% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 29% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 11% |
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 6.6% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 3.9% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 2.4% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 2.3% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.57 per kg, 24% below the world average of $9.97, 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 rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Libya?
Libya imported rubber hose worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (25%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.57 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber hose to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4009.42 (43% of the value) and 4009.22 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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