Sports equipment imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sports equipment by Libya reached $22.6 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $22.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 941 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 433 t |
Where Libya imports sports equipment from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 73% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 6% |
| Germany | $810K | 3.6% |
| Slovenia | $319K | 1.4% |
| United States | $315K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $271K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $238K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $219K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 45% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 36% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 12% |
| 9506.70 | Ice skate | 2.7% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 2.7% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 0.8% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 0.3% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Libya?
Libya imported sports equipment worth $22.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sports equipment to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $22.6 million in 2024, an increase of 776%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (45% of the value) and 9506.99 (36%).
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