Woven carpet imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $58.7 million of woven carpet in 2024 (18.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $90.5 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 | $58.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2023 | $70.5M | 22.2K t |
| 2022 | $66.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $78.2M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $90.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2018 | $49.8M | 15.5K t |
| 2017 | $36.3M | 11.5K t |
Where Libya imports woven carpet from
Turkey alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $49.2M | 84% |
| Egypt | $5.7M | 9.7% |
| China | $3.2M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $195K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $157K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $103K | 0.2% |
| India | $96K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $45K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (finished) | 85% |
| 5702.92 | Flat woven carpet, synthetic (finished) | 9.5% |
| 5702.32 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (unmade) | 3.2% |
| 5702.49 | Woven pile carpet (finished, other) | 1.4% |
| 5702.99 | Flat woven carpet (finished, other) | 0.6% |
| 5702.50 | Flat woven carpet (unmade) | 0.2% |
| 5702.10 | Hand-woven style carpet | 0.2% |
| 5702.20 | Coir carpet | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.25 per kg, 28% below the world average of $4.52, 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 woven carpet imports (HS 5702): 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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet imported by Libya?
Libya imported woven carpet worth $58.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven carpet to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($49.2 million), followed by Egypt (10%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.25 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of woven carpet to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.3 million in 2017 to $58.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2019 at $90.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (85% of the value) and 5702.92 (10%).
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