Sealant and mastic imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $12.3 million of sealant and mastic in 2024 (27.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $12.3M | 27.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 28.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Libya imports sealant and mastic from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), Tunisia (27%), Egypt (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.5M | 45% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 27% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $255K | 2.1% |
| Greece | $228K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $169K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.61, 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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Libya?
Libya imported sealant and mastic worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Tunisia (27%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 380% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 813%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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