talian Sources Tell (LANA): Italian Participation in Libya Build Exhibition Is the Largest Ever for Companies Specializing in the Construction and Building Sector

Tripoli, November 9, 2026 (LANA) – Italian sources have described Italy’s participation in the ninth edition of the Libya Build Exhibition, currently being held in Tripoli, as the largest-ever participation by Italian companies specializing in the construction and building sector.

Italian media sources told (LANA) that the Italian pavilion, organized in cooperation with the Finco and Confimi Edilizia federations, represents the largest national participation at the exhibition. It covers an area of 230 square metres and hosts 17 leading companies representing various sectors of the building materials, finishing products, and construction technology supply chains.

The sources indicated that the Italian pavilion has attracted considerable interest from visitors and specialists, thanks to its outstanding facilities and targeted media campaign. They added that the exhibition, which will continue until November 11, provides a platform for networking and holding bilateral business meetings between prominent industrial players and Libyan companies.

The sources also explained that, as part of the accompanying events, the programme of the Design and Architecture Forum will feature the participation of architect Alessandro Colombo, Italy’s Ambassador of Design to the World. His presentation will address the latest innovations in the sector and the Italian model for strengthening the global presence of high-quality industries in international markets.

According to the sources, Italy’s participation in Tripoli follows the positive results achieved during its participation in the Libya Build Exhibition in Benghazi last April.

Data for the first half of 2026 indicate growing trade relations between the two countries, with Italy continuing to top the list of Libya’s trading partners. Italy ranks first among Libya’s import suppliers, with a market share of 17%, and first among countries importing Libyan products, accounting for 23.4%.

Trade between the two countries reached €5.7 billion during the first six months of this year, representing an increase of 43.4%. This growth was driven by a record rise in Italian exports to Libya, which increased by 92.7% to reach €1.697 billion, compared with €881 million during the same period in 2025.

The sources confirmed that the activities of the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), which has been operating from the Italian Embassy in Tripoli since 2021, aim to strengthen the participation of Italian companies in major local trade exhibitions and accelerate the diversification of trade exchanges between the two countries by involving new sectors alongside the traditional energy sector.

...(LANA)...