Specialty seats imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported specialty seats worth $6.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $6.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 654 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 529 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 447 t |
Where Libya imports specialty seats from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), China (31%), Spain (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.9M | 44% |
| China | $2.0M | 31% |
| Spain | $951K | 15% |
| Italy | $412K | 6.4% |
| Egypt | $130K | 2% |
| Belgium | $59K | 0.9% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 31% below the world average of $6.59, 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 specialty seats imports (HS 9401.80): 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 9401.80: Seats: n.e.c. in heading no. 9401, (excluding medical, surgical, dental, veterinary or barber furniture).
Common questions
What is the value of specialty seats imported by Libya?
Libya imported specialty seats worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty seats to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (31%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of specialty seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty seats to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty seats?
The HS code for specialty seats is subheading 9401.80. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9401 page.
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