Swimwear and activewear imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported swimwear and activewear worth $45.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $45.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $43.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $49.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Libya imports swimwear and activewear from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.6M | 83% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 6% |
| Morocco | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $941K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $677K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $604K | 1.3% |
| Tunisia | $580K | 1.3% |
| Romania | $494K | 1.1% |
| India | $216K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $155K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 66% |
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 14% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 9.5% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 6.1% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 2.1% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 2.1% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 0.1% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.38 per kg, 65% below the world average of $26.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Libya?
Libya imported swimwear and activewear worth $45.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($37.6 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Morocco (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.38 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $45.5 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2019 at $49.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6211.33 (66% of the value) and 6211.32 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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