Safes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.3 million of safes in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 780 t |
Where Libya imports safes from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Korea (34%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 49% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 34% |
| Italy | $692K | 13% |
| Turkey | $105K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $52K | 1% |
| Malta | $14K | 0.3% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.07 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.38, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya safes imports (HS 8303): 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 8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of safes imported by Libya?
Libya imported safes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply safes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Korea (34%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of safes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.07 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for safes?
The HS code for safes is heading 8303. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8303.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8303 page.
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