Stainless steel cookware imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported stainless steel cookware worth $20.5 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.3 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 | $20.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $22.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $24.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports stainless steel cookware from
China alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 68% |
| Turkey | $5.6M | 27% |
| India | $367K | 1.8% |
| Brazil | $131K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $93K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $85K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $75K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $48K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.14 per kg, close to the world average of $7.30.
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 stainless steel cookware imports (HS 7323.93): 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 7323.93: Steel, stainless: table, kitchen and other household articles and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel cookware imported by Libya?
Libya imported stainless steel cookware worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel cookware to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.14 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel cookware to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2023 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel cookware?
The HS code for stainless steel cookware is subheading 7323.93. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7323 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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