High-density polyethylene imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported high-density polyethylene worth $28.8 million (25.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.9 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 | $28.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 47.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $26.5M | 20.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 23.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Libya imports high-density polyethylene from
Most of the value came from Egypt (45%), Turkey (26%), Saudi Arabia (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $12.9M | 45% |
| Turkey | $7.4M | 26% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.3M | 22% |
| United States | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| France | $160K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $53K | 0.2% |
| China | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Libya?
Libya imported high-density polyethylene worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Turkey (26%) and Saudi Arabia (22%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 635%. The peak was 2023 at $53.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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