Warp knit fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of warp knit fabric by Libya reached $6.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.6 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 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 942 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 693 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 524 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 444 t |
Where Libya imports warp knit fabric from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 97% |
| Turkey | $169K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Dyed synthetic warp knit | 76% |
| 6005.39 | Printed synthetic warp knit | 21% |
| 6005.36 | Unbleached synthetic warp knit | 0.9% |
| 6005.22 | Dyed cotton warp knit | 0.9% |
| 6005.90 | Warp knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.6% |
| 6005.44 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed | 0.2% |
| 6005.35 | Synthetic warp knit fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 50% below the world average of $5.69, 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 warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported warp knit fabric worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of warp knit fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 308%. The peak was 2023 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (76% of the value) and 6005.39 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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