Waste paper exports from Libya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of waste paper by Libya reached $16.0 million in 2024 (88.5 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.0M | 88.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 64.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 51.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 36.5K t |
| 2017 | $697K | 3.4K t |
Product types under HS 4707
| 4707.10 | Kraft and corrugated cardboard waste | 52% |
| 4707.90 | Mixed paper and cardboard waste | 41% |
| 4707.20 | Bleached paper waste | 7% |
| 4707.30 | Newspaper and magazine waste | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.19.
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 waste paper exports (HS 4707): 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 4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of waste paper exported by Libya?
Libya exported waste paper worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries buy waste paper from Libya?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Tunisia (16%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average export price of waste paper per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of waste paper from Libya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $697 thousand in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for waste paper?
The HS code for waste paper is heading 4707. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4707.10 (52% of the value) and 4707.90 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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