Multi-purpose adhesive imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.4 million of multi-purpose adhesive in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.7 million.
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 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 911 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 373 t |
Where Libya imports multi-purpose adhesive from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), Tunisia (22%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 41% |
| Tunisia | $748K | 22% |
| China | $352K | 10% |
| Egypt | $316K | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $235K | 6.9% |
| India | $137K | 4% |
| Spain | $121K | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.04 per kg, close to the world average of $3.14.
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 multi-purpose adhesive imports (HS 3506.99): 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 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-purpose adhesive imported by Libya?
Libya imported multi-purpose adhesive worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-purpose adhesive to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of multi-purpose adhesive to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 205%. The peak was 2023 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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