Plasterboard (paper faced) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plasterboard (paper faced) by Libya reached $8.4 million in 2024 (29.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 18% 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 | $8.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 23.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 29.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 35.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 32.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 30.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 12.8K t |
Where Libya imports plasterboard (paper faced) from
Egypt alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $7.0M | 84% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $127K | 1.5% |
| China | $55K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
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 plasterboard (paper faced) imports (HS 6809.11): 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 6809.11: Plaster, or plaster compositions: boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only, not ornamented.
Common questions
What is the value of plasterboard (paper faced) imported by Libya?
Libya imported plasterboard (paper faced) worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plasterboard (paper faced) to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Saudi Arabia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of plasterboard (paper faced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plasterboard (paper faced) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 439%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plasterboard (paper faced)?
The HS code for plasterboard (paper faced) is subheading 6809.11. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6809 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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