Tissue paper imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported tissue paper worth $17.6 million (12.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $17.6M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Libya imports tissue paper from
Tunisia alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $13.9M | 79% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 13% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $208K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Libya?
Libya imported tissue paper worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tissue paper to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4803 page.
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