Shoe soles and heels imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shoe soles and heels by Libya reached $4.2 million in 2024 (383 tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $4.2M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $93K | 13 t |
| 2021 | $29K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $14K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $202K | 34 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $54K | 8 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.88 per kg, 41% above the world average of $7.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 shoe soles and heels imports (HS 6406.20): 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 6406.20: Footwear: parts, outer soles and heels, of rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of shoe soles and heels imported by Libya?
Libya imported shoe soles and heels worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply shoe soles and heels to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (7%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of shoe soles and heels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.88 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shoe soles and heels to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shoe soles and heels?
The HS code for shoe soles and heels is subheading 6406.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6406 page.
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