PVC imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported pvc worth $19.5 million (21.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $19.5M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.9M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 5.2K t |
Where Libya imports pvc from
Most of the value came from Turkey (39%), Egypt (29%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $7.6M | 39% |
| Egypt | $5.7M | 29% |
| United States | $2.3M | 12% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $658K | 3.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $448K | 2.3% |
| China | $409K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $383K | 2% |
| France | $351K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 85% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 11% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 3.1% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.6% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 0.2% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.90 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Libya?
Libya imported pvc worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.90 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2022 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (85% of the value) and 3904.22 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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