Acrylic water-based paint imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic water-based paint by Libya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $860K | 330 t |
Where Libya imports acrylic water-based paint from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (31%), Italy (17%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+346% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 31% |
| Italy | $678K | 17% |
| Egypt | $626K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 12% |
| Turkey | $339K | 8.7% |
| India | $157K | 4% |
| United States | $135K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $100K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $77K | 2% |
| Greece | $55K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, close to the world average of $2.70.
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 acrylic water-based paint imports (HS 3209.10): 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 3209.10: Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic water-based paint imported by Libya?
Libya imported acrylic water-based paint worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic water-based paint to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of acrylic water-based paint to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $860 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic water-based paint?
The HS code for acrylic water-based paint is subheading 3209.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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