Wood charcoal imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.1 million of wood charcoal in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 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 | $3.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 418 t |
Where Libya imports wood charcoal from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.2M | 72% |
| China | $529K | 17% |
| Indonesia | $267K | 8.6% |
| Tunisia | $41K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4402
| 4402.90 | Wood: charcoal of wood other than bamboo (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated | 80% |
| 4402.10 | Bamboo charcoal | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wood charcoal imports (HS 4402): 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 4402: Wood charcoal (including shell or nut charcoal), whether or not agglomerated.
Common questions
What is the value of wood charcoal imported by Libya?
Libya imported wood charcoal worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood charcoal to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (17%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood charcoal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood charcoal to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood charcoal?
The HS code for wood charcoal is heading 4402. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4402.90 (80% of the value) and 4402.10 (20%).
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