Pigment imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $10.2 million of pigment in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $10.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 668 t |
Where Libya imports pigment from
Most of the value came from Egypt (39%), China (15%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+883% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.0M | 39% |
| China | $1.5M | 15% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 14% |
| United States | $1.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $982K | 9.6% |
| Tunisia | $407K | 4% |
| India | $401K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 1% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 47% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 43% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 8.3% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 1.7% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0.1% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 0% |
| 3206.42 | Colouring matter: lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Libya?
Libya imported pigment worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by China (15%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigment to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 658%. The peak was 2023 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (47% of the value) and 3206.49 (43%).
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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