Wooden articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden articles by Libya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.3 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 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 978 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 931 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 896 t |
| 2017 | $281K | 272 t |
Where Libya imports wooden articles from
Most of the value came from Egypt (38%), China (30%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 89% |
| 4421.91 | Bamboo articles (other) | 7.5% |
| 4421.10 | Wooden clothes hangers | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.09. 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 wooden articles imports (HS 4421): 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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported wooden articles worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (30%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $281 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4421.99 (89% of the value) and 4421.91 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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