Photographic film imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of photographic film by Libya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (157 tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 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 | $2.1M | 157 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 115 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 145 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 195 t |
Where Libya imports photographic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 57% |
| Germany | $386K | 18% |
| Belgium | $360K | 17% |
| Italy | $93K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3701
| 3701.30 | Large format film | 75% |
| 3701.10 | X-ray film | 24% |
| 3701.20 | Instant print film | 1.2% |
| 3701.91 | Photographic plates and film: for colour photography (polychrome), in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, with no side exceeding 255mm, of any material… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.46 per kg, close to the world average of $12.33.
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 photographic film imports (HS 3701): 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 3701: Photographic plates and film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles; instant print film in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, whether or not in packs.
Common questions
What is the value of photographic film imported by Libya?
Libya imported photographic film worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 157 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply photographic film to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of photographic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.46 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $12.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of photographic film to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for photographic film?
The HS code for photographic film is heading 3701. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3701.30 (75% of the value) and 3701.10 (24%).
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