Sanitary products imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $95.6 million of sanitary products in 2024 (27.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $95.6M | 27.1K t |
| 2023 | $115.9M | 36.1K t |
| 2022 | $88.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2021 | $104.0M | 32.6K t |
| 2020 | $85.1M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $90.7M | 31.8K t |
| 2018 | $96.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2017 | $43.1M | 12.4K t |
Where Libya imports sanitary products from
Most of the value came from Turkey (48%), Tunisia (41%), Greece (8%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, close to the world average of $4.17.
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 sanitary products imports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products imported by Libya?
Libya imported sanitary products worth $95.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply sanitary products to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($46.3 million), followed by Tunisia (41%) and Greece (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sanitary products to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.1 million in 2017 to $95.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2023 at $115.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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