Coated paper imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.1 million of coated paper in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.8 million.
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 | $5.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $996K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $724K | 960 t |
Where Libya imports coated paper from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 70% of the value.
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 62% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 21% |
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 11% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 3.6% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 1.5% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 1.3% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 0.4% |
| 4810.39 | Coated kraft (non-graphic, other types) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated paper imports (HS 4810): 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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Libya?
Libya imported coated paper worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $724 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 608%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4810.92 (62% of the value) and 4810.19 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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