Seamless carbon steel tube imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $2.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $826K | 229 t |
| 2021 | $495K | 306 t |
| 2020 | $527K | 315 t |
| 2019 | $742K | 484 t |
| 2018 | $117K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $138K | 74 t |
Where Libya imports seamless carbon steel tube from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (34%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $828K | 37% |
| Italy | $763K | 34% |
| Indonesia | $319K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $106K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $106K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $69K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $39K | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.4% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by Libya?
Libya imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($828 thousand), followed by Italy (34%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 860% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $804 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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