Synthetic rubber imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported synthetic rubber worth $4.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 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 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $741K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.6K t |
Where Libya imports synthetic rubber from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (36%), Turkey (21%), Germany (20%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.4M | 36% |
| Turkey | $846K | 21% |
| Germany | $802K | 20% |
| Tunisia | $212K | 5.4% |
| France | $159K | 4% |
| Greece | $131K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $131K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $95K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4002
| 4002.11 | Styrene-butadiene latex | 73% |
| 4002.70 | EPDM rubber | 12% |
| 4002.19 | Styrene-butadiene rubber | 10% |
| 4002.51 | Nitrile rubber latex | 1.9% |
| 4002.99 | Synthetic rubber (other) | 1% |
| 4002.91 | Synthetic rubber latex (other) | 0.7% |
| 4002.49 | Chloroprene rubber | 0.4% |
| 4002.20 | Butadiene rubber | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.28 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.02, 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 rubber imports (HS 4002): 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: Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip; mixtures of heading no. 4001 and 4002, in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic rubber imported by Libya?
Libya imported synthetic rubber worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic rubber to Libya?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Germany (20%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic rubber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.28 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic rubber to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic rubber?
The HS code for synthetic rubber is heading 4002. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4002.11 (73% of the value) and 4002.70 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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