Plastic monofilament imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plastic monofilament worth $47.9 million (28.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $47.9M | 28.8K t |
| 2023 | $55.0M | 29.7K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $54.5M | 26.0K t |
| 2020 | $34.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $39.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 11.3K t |
Product types under HS 3916
| 3916.20 | Polyvinyl chloride monofilament | 98% |
| 3916.90 | Plastic monofilament (other) | 2.4% |
| 3916.10 | Polyethylene monofilament and rods | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.66 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.79, 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 monofilament imports (HS 3916): 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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic monofilament worth $47.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($44.1 million), followed by China (7%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.66 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.79 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 monofilament to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $47.9 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $55.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
The HS code for plastic monofilament is heading 3916. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3916.20 (98% of the value) and 3916.90 (2%).
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