Women's underwear imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported women's underwear worth $7.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 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 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 783 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 741 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 680 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 862 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 675 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 518 t |
Where Libya imports women's underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6208
| 6208.22 | Man-made women's nightdresses | 63% |
| 6208.91 | Cotton women's vests | 12% |
| 6208.21 | Cotton women's nightdresses | 9.9% |
| 6208.92 | Man-made women's vests | 6.9% |
| 6208.29 | Women's nightdresses (other materials) | 6% |
| 6208.99 | Women's vests (other materials) | 2.4% |
| 6208.11 | Man-made women's slips | 0.2% |
| 6208.19 | Women's slips (other materials) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 65% below the world average of $19.19, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya women's underwear imports (HS 6208): 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 6208: Singlets and other vests, slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's underwear imported by Libya?
Libya imported women's underwear worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's underwear to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $19.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's underwear to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's underwear?
The HS code for women's underwear is heading 6208. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6208.22 (63% of the value) and 6208.91 (12%).
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