Synthetic staple fibre imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.0 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 335% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% 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 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $687K | 587 t |
| 2022 | $495K | 325 t |
| 2021 | $253K | 156 t |
| 2020 | $394K | 395 t |
| 2019 | $258K | 219 t |
| 2018 | $100K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $189K | 159 t |
Where Libya imports synthetic staple fibre from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.40 | Polypropylene staple fiber | 60% |
| 5503.20 | Polyester staple fiber | 36% |
| 5503.90 | Synthetic staple fiber (other) | 3.6% |
| 5503.19 | Nylon staple fiber | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.02 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 staple fibre imports (HS 5503): 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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Libya?
Libya imported synthetic staple fibre worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 335% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Tunisia (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.02 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple fibre to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $188 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $670 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5503.40 (60% of the value) and 5503.20 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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