Saturated carboxylic acid imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $2.1 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 786 t |
| 2022 | $990K | 458 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $615K | 302 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 734 t |
| 2018 | $310K | 160 t |
| 2017 | $493K | 296 t |
Where Libya imports saturated carboxylic acid from
Most of the value came from Turkey (27%), China (24%), India (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+547% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $585K | 28% |
| China | $501K | 24% |
| India | $372K | 18% |
| South Korea | $137K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $132K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 5.8% |
| Tunisia | $110K | 5.2% |
| United States | $83K | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2915
| 2915.32 | Vinyl acetate | 28% |
| 2915.90 | Fatty acid derivatives (other) | 22% |
| 2915.31 | Ethyl acetate | 14% |
| 2915.21 | Acetic acid | 11% |
| 2915.60 | Butyric and valeric acids | 9.4% |
| 2915.50 | Propionic acid | 6.6% |
| 2915.29 | Acetic acid salts (other) | 2.5% |
| 2915.70 | Palmitic and stearic acids | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2915.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 25% above the world average of $1.18. 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 saturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2915): 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 2915: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of saturated carboxylic acid imported by Libya?
Libya imported saturated carboxylic acid worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply saturated carboxylic acid to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($585 thousand), followed by China (24%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 547% on the year.
What is the average import price of saturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $1.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of saturated carboxylic acid to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $493 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for saturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for saturated carboxylic acid is heading 2915. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 2915.32 (28% of the value) and 2915.90 (22%).
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