Ink imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ink by Libya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (397 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.2M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 287 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $776K | 94 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 216 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $883K | 153 t |
Where Libya imports ink from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 54% |
| Tunisia | $376K | 17% |
| Egypt | $184K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $141K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 5.9% |
| China | $67K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.6% |
| India | $21K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3215
| 3215.19 | Colored printing ink | 73% |
| 3215.90 | Writing and drawing ink | 18% |
| 3215.11 | Black printing ink | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 58% below the world average of $13.13, 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 ink imports (HS 3215): 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 3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of ink imported by Libya?
Libya imported ink worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply ink to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Tunisia (17%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 976% on the year.
What is the average import price of ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ink to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $882 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for ink?
The HS code for ink is heading 3215. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3215.19 (73% of the value) and 3215.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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