Adhesive wound dressings imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of adhesive wound dressings by Libya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (426 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.6 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 | 426 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 386 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 470 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 360 t |
Where Libya imports adhesive wound dressings from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), China (40%), Germany (4%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 50% |
| China | $1.4M | 40% |
| Germany | $129K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $113K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $83K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $35K | 1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.39 per kg, 63% below the world average of $22.64, 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 adhesive wound dressings imports (HS 3005.10): 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 3005.10: Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of adhesive wound dressings imported by Libya?
Libya imported adhesive wound dressings worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 426 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (40%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.39 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for adhesive wound dressings?
The HS code for adhesive wound dressings is subheading 3005.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
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