Rubber articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported rubber articles worth $15.0 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $15.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 616 t |
Where Libya imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Turkey (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 31% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 10% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 9.8% |
| United States | $1.3M | 9% |
| Tunisia | $688K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $558K | 3.7% |
| India | $198K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $192K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $191K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 40% |
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 32% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 10% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 7.8% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 6.1% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 2% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 61% below the world average of $10.37, 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 rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported rubber articles worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 437% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. The peak was 2023 at $17.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4016.93 (40% of the value) and 4016.99 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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