Textile shoes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile shoes by Libya reached $16.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $30.0 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 | $16.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $25.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Libya imports textile shoes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 65% |
| Turkey | $3.6M | 22% |
| Brazil | $627K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $511K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $298K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $230K | 1.4% |
| Hong Kong | $218K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $74K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $59K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $48K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.09 per kg, 73% below the world average of $22.23, 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 textile shoes imports (HS 6404.19): 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 6404.19: Footwear: (other than sportswear), with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of textile shoes imported by Libya?
Libya imported textile shoes worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile shoes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Brazil (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile shoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.09 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $22.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile shoes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile shoes?
The HS code for textile shoes is subheading 6404.19. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6404 page.
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