Plastic hose imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Libya reached $91.3 million in 2024 (26.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $91.3M | 26.7K t |
| 2023 | $90.1M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $76.3M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $29.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $53.3M | 20.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 6.3K t |
Where Libya imports plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (41%), Turkey (28%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $37.4M | 41% |
| Turkey | $25.4M | 28% |
| China | $8.7M | 9.6% |
| United States | $6.7M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $5.8M | 6.3% |
| India | $3.1M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Tunisia | $957K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $431K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $409K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 30% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 24% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 15% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 8.9% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 8.4% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 7.6% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 5.2% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 44% below the world average of $6.11, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic hose worth $91.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $91.3 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (30% of the value) and 3917.23 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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