Wire articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported wire articles worth $4.3 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 415 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 419 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 302 t |
| 2017 | $697K | 154 t |
Where Libya imports wire articles from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, close to the world average of $2.55.
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 wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported wire articles worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $697 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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