Calcium carbonate imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported calcium carbonate worth $6.4 million (34.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 70% 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 | $6.4M | 34.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 52.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 43.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 46.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 69.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 28.1K t |
| 2017 | $152K | 1.6K t |
Where Libya imports calcium carbonate from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (35%), Turkey (33%), Tunisia (31%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, close to the world average of $0.21.
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 calcium carbonate imports (HS 2836.50): 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 2836.50: Carbonates: calcium carbonate.
Common questions
What is the value of calcium carbonate imported by Libya?
Libya imported calcium carbonate worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply calcium carbonate to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Tunisia (31%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of calcium carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of calcium carbonate to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $152 thousand in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for calcium carbonate?
The HS code for calcium carbonate is subheading 2836.50. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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