Vinyl polymer imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vinyl polymer by Libya reached $8.1 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 101% 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 | $8.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $61K | 60 t |
Where Libya imports vinyl polymer from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (47%), Egypt (44%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.9M | 48% |
| Egypt | $3.6M | 44% |
| Turkey | $626K | 7.7% |
| China | $58K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 38% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 28% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 19% |
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 11% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 1.7% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 1.4% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.77, 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 vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Libya?
Libya imported vinyl polymer worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Egypt (44%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3905.21 (38% of the value) and 3905.29 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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