Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Libya reached $21.9 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% 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 | $21.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 588 t |
Where Libya imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 77% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $16.9M | 77% |
| India | $2.7M | 12% |
| China | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $556K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $124K | 0.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $119K | 0.5% |
| United States | $28K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0% |
| Canada | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
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 polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Libya?
Libya imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by India (12%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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