Uncoated printing paper imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated printing paper by Libya reached $7.5 million in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.4 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 | $7.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 13.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 5.5K t |
Where Libya imports uncoated printing paper from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (40%), Turkey (15%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4802
| 4802.56 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (small sheets) | 64% |
| 4802.55 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (rolls) | 12% |
| 4802.58 | Heavyweight printing paper (over 150g/m2) | 6.7% |
| 4802.10 | Handmade paper | 4.9% |
| 4802.57 | Printing paper 40-150g/m2 (large sheets) | 4.7% |
| 4802.61 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (rolls) | 4.3% |
| 4802.54 | Light printing paper (under 40g/m2) | 1.3% |
| 4802.69 | Mechanical pulp printing paper (large sheets) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $1.06.
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 printing paper imports (HS 4802): 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 4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated printing paper imported by Libya?
Libya imported uncoated printing paper worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated printing paper to Libya?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Portugal (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated printing paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $1.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated printing paper to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated printing paper?
The HS code for uncoated printing paper is heading 4802. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4802.56 (64% of the value) and 4802.55 (12%).
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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