Carbonate imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonate by Libya reached $7.5 million in 2024 (37.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $7.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 53.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 40.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 44.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 70.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $278K | 1.9K t |
Where Libya imports carbonate from
Most of the value came from Turkey (34%), Egypt (30%), Tunisia (26%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 85% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 8.6% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 3.9% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 1.5% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 0.8% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 56% below the world average of $0.45, 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 carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Libya?
Libya imported carbonate worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Egypt (30%) and Tunisia (26%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $278 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (85% of the value) and 2836.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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