Synthetic filament yarn imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported synthetic filament yarn worth $9.6 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $918K | 420 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports synthetic filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 27% |
| 5402.63 | Plied polypropylene filament yarn | 24% |
| 5402.53 | Twisted polypropylene filament yarn | 22% |
| 5402.52 | Twisted polyester filament yarn | 8.9% |
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 8.4% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 5.2% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 1.4% |
| 5402.31 | Textured nylon yarn (fine) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
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 yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Libya?
Libya imported synthetic filament yarn worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Egypt (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.52 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 yarn to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5402.33 (27% of the value) and 5402.63 (24%).
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 yarn trade: top importers and exporters
Synthetic filament yarn product types in Libya
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