Lubricant imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Libya reached $5.1 million in 2024 (940 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $5.1M | 940 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 953 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 740 t |
Where Libya imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (20%), United States (11%), Turkey (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 20% |
| United States | $573K | 11% |
| Turkey | $473K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $468K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $402K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $365K | 7.1% |
| Tunisia | $326K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $234K | 4.5% |
| China | $212K | 4.1% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 52% |
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 46% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 1.2% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, close to the world average of $4.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Libya?
Libya imported lubricant worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 940 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2017 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3403.19 (52% of the value) and 3403.99 (46%).
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