Plastic-coated fabric imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.0 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 917 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $904K | 439 t |
| 2017 | $745K | 374 t |
Where Libya imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 76% |
| Turkey | $313K | 11% |
| Egypt | $193K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $86K | 2.9% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 65% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 22% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.27 per kg, 69% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic-coated fabric worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.27 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $745 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (65% of the value) and 5903.20 (22%).
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