Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $7.0 million of plastic hose and tubing (other) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 745 t |
Where Libya imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (31%), China (29%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 32% |
| China | $2.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 17% |
| Turkey | $615K | 8.8% |
| Tunisia | $344K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $215K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $172K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $141K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $19K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 24% below the world average of $6.55, 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 and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $6.55 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 and tubing (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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