Steel nails imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel nails by Libya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 916 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 869 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 568 t |
Where Libya imports steel nails from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 77% |
| Malaysia | $312K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $248K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $133K | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $71K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.3% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.60. 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 nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel nails worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 498% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.60 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 nails to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
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