Stainless steel sinks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $7.3 million of stainless steel sinks in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $7.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 549 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 717 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 586 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $815K | 128 t |
Where Libya imports stainless steel sinks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $7.89.
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 sinks imports (HS 7324.10): 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 7324.10: Steel: sinks and wash basins, of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sinks imported by Libya?
Libya imported stainless steel sinks worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sinks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 681% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel sinks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $815 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 800%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sinks?
The HS code for stainless steel sinks is subheading 7324.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7324 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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