Ether-alcohols (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.3 million of ether-alcohols (other) in 2024 (808 tonnes). Value rose 320% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.3M | 808 t |
| 2023 | $539K | 231 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 599 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 551 t |
| 2020 | $295K | 156 t |
| 2019 | $631K | 311 t |
| 2018 | $492K | 226 t |
| 2017 | $425K | 175 t |
Where Libya imports ether-alcohols (other) from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+990% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 79% |
| Belgium | $121K | 5.4% |
| China | $98K | 4.3% |
| United States | $68K | 3% |
| Turkey | $67K | 3% |
| South Korea | $53K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $29K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.80 per kg, 47% above the world average of $1.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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-alcohols (other) imports (HS 2909.49): 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 2909.49: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: n.e.c. in item no. 2909.4.
Common questions
What is the value of ether-alcohols (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported ether-alcohols (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 320% on 2023.
Which countries supply ether-alcohols (other) to Libya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 990% on the year.
What is the average import price of ether-alcohols (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.80 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $1.91 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-alcohols (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $425 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $880 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ether-alcohols (other)?
The HS code for ether-alcohols (other) is subheading 2909.49. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
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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