Seamless steel pipes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Libya reached $75.0 million in 2024 (57.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 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 | $75.0M | 57.3K t |
| 2023 | $54.3M | 41.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.0M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $50.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 8.7K t |
Where Libya imports seamless steel pipes from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+358% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.1M | 72% |
| Tunisia | $6.6M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| United States | $878K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $512K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $510K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $402K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 69% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 20% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 4.2% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 3% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 1% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 0.6% |
| 7304.31 | Cold-drawn seamless tube | 0.6% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.31, 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 seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Libya?
Libya imported seamless steel pipes worth $75.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($54.1 million), followed by Tunisia (9%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 391% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.6 million in 2017 to $75.0 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (69% of the value) and 7304.19 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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