T-shirt and vest imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of t-shirt and vest by Libya reached $28.8 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $44.8 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 | $28.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $44.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $21.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Libya imports t-shirt and vest from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 55% of the value.
Product types under HS 6109
| 6109.10 | Cotton knit t-shirt | 71% |
| 6109.90 | Knit t-shirt (other fibres) | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6109.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.43 per kg, 65% below the world average of $21.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya t-shirt and vest imports (HS 6109): 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 6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of t-shirt and vest imported by Libya?
Libya imported t-shirt and vest worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply t-shirt and vest to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by China (34%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of t-shirt and vest per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.43 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $21.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of t-shirt and vest to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $44.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for t-shirt and vest?
The HS code for t-shirt and vest is heading 6109. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6109.10 (71% of the value) and 6109.90 (29%).
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