Liquid skin wash imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported liquid skin wash worth $9.8 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $9.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
Where Libya imports liquid skin wash from
Most of the value came from Italy (38%), Turkey (19%), Tunisia (11%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.7M | 38% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 19% |
| Tunisia | $1.0M | 11% |
| Spain | $765K | 7.8% |
| Lebanon | $517K | 5.3% |
| Singapore | $316K | 3.2% |
| France | $289K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $195K | 2% |
| South Korea | $152K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $126K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 53% below the world average of $3.50, 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 liquid skin wash imports (HS 3401.30): 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 3401.30: Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, in the form of liquid or cream and put up for retail sale, whether or not containing soap.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid skin wash imported by Libya?
Libya imported liquid skin wash worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid skin wash to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Tunisia (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid skin wash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $3.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid skin wash to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid skin wash?
The HS code for liquid skin wash is subheading 3401.30. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3401 page.
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