Plastic building material imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plastic building material worth $27.2 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $27.2M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Libya imports plastic building material from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Turkey (36%), Egypt (6%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 76% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 18% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 3% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic building material exports from Libya
In 2024, Libya exported plastic building material worth $253 thousand (50 tonnes). Tunisia alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $253K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic building material worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by Turkey (36%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 641% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 927%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Libya also export plastic building material?
Yes. Libya exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (76% of the value) and 3925.20 (18%).
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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