Paper labels imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.0 million of paper labels in 2024 (560 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.0M | 560 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 524 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 542 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 217 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 185 t |
| 2017 | $539K | 153 t |
Where Libya imports paper labels from
Most of the value came from Austria (33%), China (18%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 84% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
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 paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Libya?
Libya imported paper labels worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Libya?
Austria was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($994 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $539 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 453%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (84% of the value) and 4821.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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