Ceramic pigment imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $9.5 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (19.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $9.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $982K | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Libya imports ceramic pigment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 67% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $423K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $224K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $31K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 66% |
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 19% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 14% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 73% below the world average of $1.78, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Libya?
Libya imported ceramic pigment worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 565%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3207.20 (66% of the value) and 3207.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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