Zinc-coated steel sheet imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $14.0 million of zinc-coated steel sheet in 2024 (18.6 thousand tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $14.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 3.4K t |
Where Libya imports zinc-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.89.
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 zinc-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.49): 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 7210.49: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, (not corrugated), plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel sheet imported by Libya?
Libya imported zinc-coated steel sheet worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel sheet to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by China (23%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel sheet to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 482%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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