Polystyrene imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.1 million of polystyrene in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $5.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 979 t |
Where Libya imports polystyrene from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.5M | 50% |
| Tunisia | $1.0M | 20% |
| Egypt | $408K | 8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $408K | 8% |
| China | $284K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $208K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $104K | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $54K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $52K | 1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 42% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 31% |
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 27% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 0.1% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Libya?
Libya imported polystyrene worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Tunisia (20%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3903.90 (42% of the value) and 3903.11 (31%).
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