Women's knit clothing imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $34.3 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $74.1 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 | $34.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $68.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $57.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $43.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $74.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Libya imports women's knit clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.1M | 76% |
| Turkey | $7.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $145K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $121K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $79K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $69K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $45K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $40K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 26% |
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 15% |
| 6104.23 | Women's synthetic knit ensemble | 12% |
| 6104.43 | Women's synthetic knit dress | 12% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 11% |
| 6104.22 | Women's cotton knit ensemble | 9.9% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 4.5% |
| 6104.32 | Women's cotton knit jacket | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, 60% below the world average of $21.93, 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 women's knit clothing imports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by Libya?
Libya imported women's knit clothing worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $21.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit clothing to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2019 at $74.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6104.63 (26% of the value) and 6104.62 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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