Steel fasteners imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $19.6 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 57% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Taiwan | $541K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $377K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 1.8% |
| India | $292K | 1.5% |
| United States | $268K | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $159K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 49% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 18% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 7.7% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 7.3% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 6.5% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 3.9% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 3.4% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.37 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners imports (HS 7318): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel fasteners worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.37 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2023 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (49% of the value) and 7318.14 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds Libya trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Steel fasteners product types in Libya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.