Textured polyester yarn imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported textured polyester yarn worth $2.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 969 t |
| 2021 | $348K | 133 t |
| 2020 | $69K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $990K | 396 t |
| 2018 | $176K | 72 t |
| 2017 | $141K | 83 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
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 textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Libya?
Libya imported textured polyester yarn worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (10%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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.
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