Fuel additive imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $13.5 million of fuel additive in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $13.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $910K | 485 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Libya imports fuel additive from
Most of the value came from France (36%), United States (23%), Belgium (22%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.9M | 36% |
| United States | $3.1M | 23% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 22% |
| Singapore | $945K | 7% |
| Egypt | $659K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $505K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $112K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $106K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $53K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3811
| 3811.21 | Lubricating oil additive | 54% |
| 3811.90 | Fuel and oil additive | 45% |
| 3811.29 | Synthetic lubricant additive | 0.5% |
| 3811.19 | Non-lead anti-knock additive | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 20% above the world average of $3.92. 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 fuel additive imports (HS 3811): 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 3811: Anti-knock preparations, oxidation and gum inhibitors, viscosity improvers, anti-corrosive preparations and the like, for mineral oils (including gasoline) or other liquids used for the same purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of fuel additive imported by Libya?
Libya imported fuel additive worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply fuel additive to Libya?
France was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Belgium (22%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of fuel additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fuel additive to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for fuel additive?
The HS code for fuel additive is heading 3811. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3811.21 (54% of the value) and 3811.90 (45%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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