Toilet paper and tissues imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported toilet paper and tissues worth $9.4 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.2 million.
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 | $9.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Libya imports toilet paper and tissues from
Egypt alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $5.9M | 63% |
| China | $1.1M | 12% |
| Italy | $722K | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $700K | 7.5% |
| Tunisia | $650K | 6.9% |
| Greece | $87K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $73K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $29K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.20 | Facial tissues and paper towels | 62% |
| 4818.10 | Toilet paper | 25% |
| 4818.30 | Paper tablecloths and napkins | 11% |
| 4818.90 | Paper and cellulose articles (other) | 2.3% |
| 4818.50 | Paper clothing and accessories | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
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 toilet paper and tissues imports (HS 4818): 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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Libya?
Libya imported toilet paper and tissues worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (12%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper and tissues to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 279%. The peak was 2023 at $15.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4818.20 (62% of the value) and 4818.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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