Polypropylene imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polypropylene by Libya reached $18.1 million in 2024 (13.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% 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 | $18.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 3.2K t |
Where Libya imports polypropylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.7M | 54% |
| Egypt | $4.2M | 23% |
| Turkey | $3.3M | 18% |
| China | $560K | 3.1% |
| United States | $344K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 91% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 6.6% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.30 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polypropylene exports from Libya
Exports of polypropylene by Libya reached $368 thousand in 2024 (598 tonnes). India alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $355K | 97% |
| Spain | $12K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya polypropylene imports (HS 3902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Libya?
Libya imported polypropylene worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Libya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Libya also export polypropylene?
Yes. Libya exported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Spain. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (91% of the value) and 3902.30 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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