Plywood imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plywood by Libya reached $15.6 million in 2024 (26.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $15.6M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 6.4K t |
Where Libya imports plywood from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 89% |
| Egypt | $785K | 5% |
| Turkey | $493K | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $252K | 1.6% |
| Tunisia | $72K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 0.3% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $21K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 81% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 9.2% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 5.7% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 3.1% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.5% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 0.2% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.93, 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 plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Libya?
Libya imported plywood worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plywood to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4412.33 (81% of the value) and 4412.99 (9%).
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