Welded square steel tube imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported welded square steel tube worth $2.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.8 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 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $461K | 727 t |
Where Libya imports welded square steel tube from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
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 welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Libya?
Libya imported welded square steel tube worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (10%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $461 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 337%. The peak was 2022 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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