Rubber inner tubes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber inner tubes by Libya reached $9.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 47% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 959 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 743 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 2.0K t |
Where Libya imports rubber inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 53% |
| South Korea | $4.1M | 44% |
| Thailand | $107K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $81K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $56K | 0.6% |
| India | $23K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 80% |
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 15% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
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 inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by Libya?
Libya imported rubber inner tubes worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Korea (44%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4013.10 (80% of the value) and 4013.90 (15%).
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