Welded steel tubes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Libya reached $10.1 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.9 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 | $10.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Libya imports welded steel tubes from
Most of the value came from Turkey (43%), China (16%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.3M | 43% |
| China | $1.6M | 16% |
| India | $1.3M | 13% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 12% |
| Italy | $714K | 7.1% |
| United States | $459K | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $90K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $42K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 28% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 20% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 17% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 16% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 13% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 3.9% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1.8% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
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 welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Libya?
Libya imported welded steel tubes worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by China (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 403%. The peak was 2022 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7306.19 (28% of the value) and 7306.61 (20%).
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