Women's knit underwear imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported women's knit underwear worth $24.8 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $24.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports women's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.9M | 80% |
| Turkey | $4.7M | 19% |
| Cambodia | $68K | 0.3% |
| India | $52K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0% |
| Poland | $8K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.32 | Women's synthetic knit pyjamas | 61% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 21% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 6.8% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 4.9% |
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 4.4% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 1.2% |
| 6108.39 | Women's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 0.6% |
| 6108.99 | Women's knit negligee (other fibres) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.48 per kg, 63% below the world average of $20.31, 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 underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Libya?
Libya imported women's knit underwear worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Cambodia (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.48 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $20.31 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 underwear to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $25.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6108.32 (61% of the value) and 6108.31 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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