Synthetic filament fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic filament fabric by Libya reached $54.8 million in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $54.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.3M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Libya imports synthetic filament fabric from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $47.0M | 86% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 8.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| India | $672K | 1.2% |
| France | $329K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $289K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $255K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $243K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $59K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $21K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.52 | Textured polyester fabric (dyed) | 71% |
| 5407.54 | Printed textured polyester fabric | 9.4% |
| 5407.61 | Smooth polyester fabric | 4.7% |
| 5407.20 | Synthetic strip fabric | 2.9% |
| 5407.53 | Multi-color textured polyester fabric | 2.8% |
| 5407.43 | Yarn-dyed nylon fabric | 2.6% |
| 5407.72 | Acrylic filament dyed | 1.9% |
| 5407.71 | Acrylic filament fabric | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.38 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.62, 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 synthetic filament fabric imports (HS 5407): 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 5407: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported synthetic filament fabric worth $54.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Saudi Arabia (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.38 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $54.8 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5407.52 (71% of the value) and 5407.54 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World synthetic filament fabric trade: top importers and exporters
Synthetic filament fabric product types in Libya
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