Steel pipe fittings imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel pipe fittings by Libya reached $15.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $15.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 637 t |
Where Libya imports steel pipe fittings from
Most of the value came from Italy (41%), China (10%), Egypt (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.6M | 42% |
| China | $1.6M | 10% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 7.6% |
| Tunisia | $773K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $735K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $709K | 4.5% |
| India | $367K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $221K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 31% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 30% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 13% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 9.6% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 7.2% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 3.5% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 1.9% |
| 7307.23 | Stainless butt welding fitting | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.38 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
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 pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel pipe fittings worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (10%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 358%. The peak was 2023 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (31% of the value) and 7307.11 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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