Specialty coated paper imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialty coated paper by Libya reached $28.5 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.9 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 | $28.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.9M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 4.5K t |
Where Libya imports specialty coated paper from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (45%), China (24%), Hungary (9%).
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 74% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 10% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 7.5% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 6.6% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 1.1% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 0.4% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.88 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.61, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Libya?
Libya imported specialty coated paper worth $28.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.88 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $28.5 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. The peak was 2023 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (74% of the value) and 4811.51 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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