Water-based paint imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $24.0 million of water-based paint in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $24.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 524 t |
Where Libya imports water-based paint from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $19.3M | 80% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $555K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 1.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $384K | 1.6% |
| Greece | $291K | 1.2% |
| India | $157K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $135K | 0.6% |
| United States | $135K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 84% |
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.76 per kg, 22% above the world average of $3.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Libya?
Libya imported water-based paint worth $24.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by Tunisia (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.76 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $3.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of water-based paint to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $24.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3209.90 (84% of the value) and 3209.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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