Ether imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported ether worth $12.7 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 175% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.0 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 | $12.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $36.0M | 39.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 4.9K t |
Where Libya imports ether from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (42%), Netherlands (39%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $5.3M | 42% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 14% |
| Turkey | $235K | 1.9% |
| China | $223K | 1.8% |
| United States | $68K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $53K | 0.4% |
| India | $39K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $37K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2909
| 2909.19 | Acyclic ethers (other) | 79% |
| 2909.49 | Ether-alcohols (other) | 18% |
| 2909.30 | Aromatic ethers | 0.9% |
| 2909.43 | Butylglycol ethers | 0.9% |
| 2909.60 | Organic peroxides | 0.7% |
| 2909.41 | Diethylene glycol | 0.4% |
| 2909.11 | Ethers: acyclic, and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives, diethyl ether | 0% |
| 2909.50 | Ether-phenols | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
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 ether imports (HS 2909): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 2909: Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, acetal and hemiacetal peroxides, ketone peroxides (chemically defined or not), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of ether imported by Libya?
Libya imported ether worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 175% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether to Libya?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (39%) and the United Kingdom (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ether to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2018 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ether?
The HS code for ether is heading 2909. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2909.19 (79% of the value) and 2909.49 (18%).
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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