Scarf and shawl imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported scarf and shawl worth $3.2 million (335 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.1 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 | $3.2M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 745 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 562 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 416 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 533 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 514 t |
Where Libya imports scarf and shawl from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
Product types under HS 6214
| 6214.30 | Synthetic scarves and shawls | 72% |
| 6214.90 | Scarves and shawls (other materials) | 24% |
| 6214.40 | Artificial fibre scarves | 2.9% |
| 6214.20 | Wool scarves and shawls | 0.5% |
| 6214.10 | Silk scarves and shawls | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.43 per kg, 67% below the world average of $28.17, 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 scarf and shawl imports (HS 6214): 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 6214: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of scarf and shawl imported by Libya?
Libya imported scarf and shawl worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply scarf and shawl to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Kuwait (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of scarf and shawl per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.43 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $28.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of scarf and shawl to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for scarf and shawl?
The HS code for scarf and shawl is heading 6214. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6214.30 (72% of the value) and 6214.90 (24%).
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