Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $27.1 million (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 116% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% 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 | $27.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $793K | 281 t |
| 2017 | $415K | 79 t |
Where Libya imports steel prop and scaffolding from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (32%), Egypt (27%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+946% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, close to the world average of $2.05.
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 prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 946% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $415 thousand in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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