Wood poles and stakes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood poles and stakes by Libya reached $3.1 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 788% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $3.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $344K | 636 t |
| 2022 | $167K | 167 t |
| 2021 | $86K | 117 t |
| 2020 | $14K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $999K | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $784K | 2.1K t |
Where Libya imports wood poles and stakes from
One supplier dominates: Latvia accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+710% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $2.7M | 88% |
| Egypt | $368K | 12% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4404
| 4404.10 | Softwood poles | 100% |
| 4404.20 | Hardwood poles | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 26% above the world average of $0.61. 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 poles and stakes imports (HS 4404): 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 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc..
Common questions
What is the value of wood poles and stakes imported by Libya?
Libya imported wood poles and stakes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 788% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood poles and stakes to Libya?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Egypt (12%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood poles and stakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood poles and stakes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $784 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood poles and stakes?
The HS code for wood poles and stakes is heading 4404. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4404.10 (100% of the value) and 4404.20 (0%).
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