Paint brush imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.5 million of paint brush in 2024 (601 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.5M | 601 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 703 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 571 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 423 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $716K | 151 t |
Where Libya imports paint brush from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.4M | 55% |
| China | $919K | 37% |
| Italy | $92K | 3.7% |
| Bulgaria | $49K | 2% |
| Egypt | $25K | 1% |
| Tunisia | $19K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Montenegro | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 32% below the world average of $6.08, 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 paint brush imports (HS 9603.40): 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 9603.40: Brushes: paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint brush imported by Libya?
Libya imported paint brush worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 601 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint brush to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (37%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paint brush to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $716 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint brush?
The HS code for paint brush is subheading 9603.40. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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