Coal tar oil exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal tar oil by Libya reached $98.1 million in 2024 (125.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 117622% on 2023. Over 2019-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 446% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98.1M | 125.3K t |
| 2023 | $83K | 407 t |
| 2021 | $53K | 113 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $20K | 24 t |
Where Libya exports coal tar oil to
One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $50.2M | 51% |
| Cyprus | $47.4M | 48% |
| India | $424K | 0.4% |
| Tunisia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 100% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
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 coal tar oil exports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Libya?
Libya exported coal tar oil worth $98.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Libya?
Belgium was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($50.2 million), followed by Cyprus (48%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coal tar oil from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20 thousand in 2019 to $98.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2707.50 (100% of the value) and 2707.99 (0%).
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