Paper articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported paper articles worth $12.6 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.3 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 | $12.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Libya imports paper articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value.
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 63% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 23% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 11% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 1.6% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 0.8% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.16 per kg, 23% below the world average of $2.82, 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported paper articles worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Egypt (21%) and Tunisia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.16 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Libya also export paper articles?
Yes. Libya exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia, Turkey and Canada. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (63% of the value) and 4823.69 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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