Kraft wood pulp imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported kraft wood pulp worth $2.9 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $591K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
Where Libya imports kraft wood pulp from
United States alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 91% |
| Finland | $159K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $100K | 3.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, close to the world average of $0.66.
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 kraft wood pulp imports (HS 4703): 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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Libya?
Libya imported kraft wood pulp worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Finland (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of kraft wood pulp to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4703.21. It sits in HS chapter 47 (pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4703 page.
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