Synthetic dye imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Libya reached $3.2 million in 2024 (945 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.2M | 945 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 772 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 661 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 419 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 193 t |
| 2017 | $601K | 95 t |
Where Libya imports synthetic dye from
Most of the value came from India (32%), Italy (13%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.0M | 32% |
| Italy | $395K | 13% |
| Turkey | $335K | 11% |
| China | $250K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $201K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 6.1% |
| Greece | $178K | 5.6% |
| United States | $146K | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $101K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $97K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 34% |
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 33% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 13% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 9.8% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 3.6% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 3.2% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 1.8% |
| 3204.13 | Basic dyes | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.33 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.25, 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 synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Libya?
Libya imported synthetic dye worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 945 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Libya?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.33 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $601 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (34% of the value) and 3204.19 (33%).
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