Portland cement imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported portland cement worth $212.7 million (2.01 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% 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 | $212.7M | 2.01M t |
| 2023 | $166.4M | 2.38M t |
| 2022 | $121.9M | 2.12M t |
| 2021 | $85.0M | 2.04M t |
| 2020 | $68.9M | 1.77M t |
| 2019 | $119.6M | 2.22M t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 363.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 100.4K t |
Where Libya imports portland cement from
Egypt alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $149.8M | 71% |
| Tunisia | $50.2M | 24% |
| Turkey | $12.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $149K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $119K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $111K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 0.1% |
| United States | $83K | 0% |
| China | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 95% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 3.6% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 1% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 0.7% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.11 per kg, 57% above the world average of $0.07. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Libya?
Libya imported portland cement worth $212.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.01 million tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($149.8 million), followed by Tunisia (24%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 775% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.11 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portland cement to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $212.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $99.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (95% of the value) and 2523.21 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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