Uncoated paperboard imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $10.1 million of uncoated paperboard in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $10.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Libya imports uncoated paperboard from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+715% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 53% |
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 38% |
| 4805.30 | Sulfite wrapping paper | 5.2% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 2.5% |
| 4805.92 | Uncoated paperboard (medium, 150-225g/m2) | 0.8% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 0.7% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.3% |
| 4805.50 | Felt paper and paperboard | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
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 uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Libya?
Libya imported uncoated paperboard worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Tunisia (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 703%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4805.24 (52% of the value) and 4805.19 (38%).
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