Sulphur exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Libya exported sulphur worth $16.5 million (111.4 thousand tonnes). That is 93% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.5M | 111.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 56.6K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 61.6K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 73.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 35.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 169.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $864K | 9.2K t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.15 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.11. 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 sulphur exports (HS 2503): 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 2503: Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur.
Common questions
What is the value of sulphur exported by Libya?
Libya exported sulphur worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 93% on 2023.
Which countries buy sulphur from Libya?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (34%) and Egypt (17%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of sulphur per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.15 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sulphur from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $864 thousand in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulphur?
The HS code for sulphur is heading 2503. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2503.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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