Modified starch imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of modified starch by Libya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $877K | 557 t |
| 2021 | $686K | 559 t |
| 2020 | $469K | 338 t |
| 2019 | $541K | 394 t |
| 2018 | $577K | 502 t |
| 2017 | $550K | 340 t |
Where Libya imports modified starch from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (33%), Netherlands (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $789K | 33% |
| Netherlands | $335K | 14% |
| France | $324K | 14% |
| Belgium | $320K | 13% |
| Turkey | $180K | 7.5% |
| India | $149K | 6.2% |
| China | $125K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $90K | 3.8% |
| Tunisia | $58K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3505
| 3505.10 | Dextrins and other modified starches | 93% |
| 3505.20 | Starch adhesive | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.27.
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 modified starch imports (HS 3505): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches.
Common questions
What is the value of modified starch imported by Libya?
Libya imported modified starch worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply modified starch to Libya?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($789 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of modified starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of modified starch to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $550 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for modified starch?
The HS code for modified starch is heading 3505. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3505.10 (93% of the value) and 3505.20 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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