Safety glass imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported safety glass worth $7.1 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $7.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $933K | 812 t |
Where Libya imports safety glass from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 59% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 21% |
| Egypt | $915K | 13% |
| United States | $227K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $101K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $47K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $28K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7007
| 7007.21 | Laminated safety glass (vehicles) | 39% |
| 7007.19 | Tempered safety glass (general) | 32% |
| 7007.29 | Laminated safety glass (general) | 19% |
| 7007.11 | Tempered safety glass (vehicles) | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
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 safety glass imports (HS 7007): 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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Common questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by Libya?
Libya imported safety glass worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety glass to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Egypt (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety glass to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $933 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 658%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
The HS code for safety glass is heading 7007. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7007.21 (39% of the value) and 7007.19 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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