Chemical product imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported chemical product worth $50.5 million (73.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $50.5M | 73.0K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 62.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 43.8K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 39.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 23.2K t |
| 2019 | $44.0M | 38.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 7.4K t |
Where Libya imports chemical product from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), Egypt (18%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.2M | 24% |
| Egypt | $9.3M | 18% |
| Turkey | $8.3M | 17% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 9% |
| China | $4.5M | 9% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 5.3% |
| United States | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| Greece | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Tunisia | $791K | 1.6% |
| India | $702K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 40% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 38% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 21% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 0.7% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 0.1% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 0.1% |
| 3824.79 | Halogenated hydrocarbon mixtures | 0.1% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 69% below the world average of $2.21, 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 chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Libya?
Libya imported chemical product worth $50.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $2.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chemical product to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $50.5 million in 2024, an increase of 302%. The peak was 2023 at $51.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (40% of the value) and 3824.40 (38%).
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