Steel wire mesh imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported steel wire mesh worth $3.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 million.
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 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 988 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 665 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $495K | 358 t |
Where Libya imports steel wire mesh from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 54% |
| Turkey | $984K | 28% |
| Egypt | $299K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $160K | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $65K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $18K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $15K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 21% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 20% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 16% |
| 7314.42 | Plastic-coated steel netting | 14% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 11% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 9.1% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 5.1% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.54 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
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 wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel wire mesh worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.54 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $495 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 608%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7314.41 (21% of the value) and 7314.49 (20%).
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