Engineering plastic imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Libya reached $65.3 million in 2024 (50.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $65.3M | 50.1K t |
| 2023 | $79.0M | 63.2K t |
| 2022 | $75.9M | 47.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 43.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 8.9K t |
Where Libya imports engineering plastic from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (44%), China (30%), Egypt (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $28.6M | 44% |
| China | $19.6M | 30% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $954K | 1.5% |
| United States | $724K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $665K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 48% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 35% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 7.9% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 4.3% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 3% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 1.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.3% |
| 3907.70 | Polylactic acid | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.89, 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 engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Libya?
Libya imported engineering plastic worth $65.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($28.6 million), followed by China (30%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $65.3 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. The peak was 2023 at $79.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (48% of the value) and 3907.20 (35%).
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