Thick hot-rolled steel coil exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of thick hot-rolled steel coil by Libya reached $4.5 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 36.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 25.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 6.9K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 thick hot-rolled steel coil exports (HS 7208.37): 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 7208.37: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of 4.75mm or more but not exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of thick hot-rolled steel coil exported by Libya?
Libya exported thick hot-rolled steel coil worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 80 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy thick hot-rolled steel coil from Libya?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Greece (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average export price of thick hot-rolled steel coil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of thick hot-rolled steel coil from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil?
The HS code for thick hot-rolled steel coil is subheading 7208.37. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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