Styrene-butadiene latex imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.9 million of styrene-butadiene latex in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $651K | 965 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Libya imports styrene-butadiene latex from
Most of the value came from Belgium (45%), Germany (28%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+608% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 45% |
| Germany | $802K | 28% |
| Turkey | $466K | 16% |
| Tunisia | $106K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $30K | 1% |
| Greece | $20K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $1.36.
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 styrene-butadiene latex imports (HS 4002.11): 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 4002.11: Rubber: synthetic, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber (XSBR) latex, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of styrene-butadiene latex imported by Libya?
Libya imported styrene-butadiene latex worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply styrene-butadiene latex to Libya?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 608% on the year.
What is the average import price of styrene-butadiene latex per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of styrene-butadiene latex to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for styrene-butadiene latex?
The HS code for styrene-butadiene latex is subheading 4002.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4002 page.
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