Steel chain imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.5 million of steel chain in 2024 (734 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 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 | $2.5M | 734 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 611 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 416 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 207 t |
Where Libya imports steel chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+957% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| Japan | $415K | 17% |
| Germany | $281K | 11% |
| Turkey | $147K | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $125K | 5% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.2% |
| United States | $63K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $42K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $38K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 32% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 29% |
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 21% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 7.2% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 6.9% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 3% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.54, 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 steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel chain worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 734 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7315.82 (32% of the value) and 7315.81 (29%).
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