Polymer adhesive imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $10.6 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 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 | $10.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 956 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 666 t |
Where Libya imports polymer adhesive from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), Turkey (22%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.1M | 30% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 22% |
| United States | $1.7M | 16% |
| China | $1.3M | 12% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $501K | 4.7% |
| Tunisia | $218K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $148K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.90, 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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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 3506.91: Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer adhesive imported by Libya?
Libya imported polymer adhesive worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer adhesive to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polymer adhesive to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 447%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer adhesive?
The HS code for polymer adhesive is subheading 3506.91. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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