Painters putty imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $26.3 million of painters putty in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $26.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 35.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 24.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 13.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Libya imports painters putty from
Most of the value came from Turkey (35%), United States (21%), Tunisia (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.3M | 36% |
| United States | $5.6M | 21% |
| Tunisia | $3.4M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| China | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Slovenia | $551K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $305K | 1.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $120K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, close to the world average of $3.24.
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 painters putty imports (HS 3214.10): 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 3214.10: Mastics: painters' fillings.
Common questions
What is the value of painters putty imported by Libya?
Libya imported painters putty worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply painters putty to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Tunisia (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of painters putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of painters putty to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, an increase of 618%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for painters putty?
The HS code for painters putty is subheading 3214.10. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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