Steel articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported steel articles worth $53.0 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $53.0M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.9M | 2.7K t |
Where Libya imports steel articles from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Egypt (18%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 32% |
| Egypt | $9.4M | 18% |
| Turkey | $6.2M | 12% |
| Tunisia | $6.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 9.3% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $679K | 1.3% |
| India | $554K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 91% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 8.1% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.91 per kg, 34% above the world average of $4.42. 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 steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel articles worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.91 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.9 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2023 at $61.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (91% of the value) and 7326.20 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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