Technical garment imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $16.1 million of technical garment in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.0 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 | $16.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 820 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 797 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 539 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 152 t |
Where Libya imports technical garment from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $11.2M | 69% |
| China | $3.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $449K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 2.5% |
| Morocco | $385K | 2.4% |
| Malta | $285K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $62K | 0.4% |
| France | $37K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $32K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 52% |
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 38% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 6.4% |
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 3.7% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.29 per kg, 42% below the world average of $19.37, 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 technical garment imports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by Libya?
Libya imported technical garment worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical garment to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.29 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical garment to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 705%. The peak was 2023 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6210.10 (52% of the value) and 6210.40 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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