Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.3 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (314 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.8 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 | $2.3M | 314 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 305 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 384 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 410 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 257 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 273 t |
Where Libya imports non-petroleum lubricant from
Most of the value came from Germany (22%), Belgium (15%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $524K | 22% |
| Belgium | $357K | 15% |
| United States | $224K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $219K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $213K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $185K | 7.9% |
| Tunisia | $179K | 7.6% |
| China | $154K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $84K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $62K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.46 per kg, 28% above the world average of $5.82. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Libya?
Libya imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 314 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($524 thousand), followed by Belgium (15%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.46 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $5.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. 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 3403 page.
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