Asphalt and bitumen imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported asphalt and bitumen worth $5.1 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $5.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $786K | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $236K | 782 t |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Bitumen roofing sheets | 100% |
| 6807.90 | Bitumen products | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 asphalt and bitumen imports (HS 6807): 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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Libya?
Libya imported asphalt and bitumen worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of asphalt and bitumen to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (100% of the value) and 6807.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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