Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) by Libya reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.4 million.
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 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 904 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 899 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $617K | 188 t |
| 2019 | $654K | 255 t |
| 2018 | $248K | 126 t |
| 2017 | $138K | 63 t |
Where Libya imports plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.79 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
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 paper (heavy, bleached) imports (HS 4811.51): 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 4811.51: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), bleached, weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.79 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $138 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached)?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) is subheading 4811.51. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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