Rubber articles (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported rubber articles (other) worth $4.8 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 million.
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 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 857 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 946 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 609 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 349 t |
Where Libya imports rubber articles (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Turkey (21%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 26% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 21% |
| Germany | $696K | 14% |
| Italy | $624K | 13% |
| Thailand | $192K | 4% |
| United States | $182K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $175K | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $141K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $84K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.43 per kg, 54% below the world average of $9.59, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya rubber articles (other) imports (HS 4016.99): 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 4016.99: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4016, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported rubber articles (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles (other) to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.43 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $9.59 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 (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles (other)?
The HS code for rubber articles (other) is subheading 4016.99. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
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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