Plaster articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plaster articles worth $12.3 million (38.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $12.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 31.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 41.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 37.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 12.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 16.8K t |
Where Libya imports plaster articles from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.7M | 62% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 31% |
| China | $577K | 4.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 1% |
| Italy | $79K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $50K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 68% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 26% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, close to the world average of $0.33.
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 plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported plaster articles worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 419%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (68% of the value) and 6809.19 (26%).
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