Steel structural sections imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $146.1 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (57.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $146.1M | 57.0K t |
| 2023 | $113.7M | 49.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.3M | 31.2K t |
| 2021 | $83.8M | 36.8K t |
| 2020 | $52.4M | 26.4K t |
| 2019 | $49.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $61.1M | 15.7K t |
| 2017 | $62.7M | 10.2K t |
Where Libya imports steel structural sections from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (29%), Egypt (20%), Tunisia (20%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $42.4M | 29% |
| Egypt | $29.7M | 20% |
| Tunisia | $28.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $22.7M | 16% |
| China | $17.4M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 0.8% |
| Greece | $821K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $584K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $501K | 0.3% |
| France | $468K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 56% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 19% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 15% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 10% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel structural sections worth $146.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Tunisia (20%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.7 million in 2017 to $146.1 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $80.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (56% of the value) and 7308.40 (19%).
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