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Libya: Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market 2025

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Market Size in Libya

The Libyan unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Production in Libya

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17%. Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2021, the amount of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exported from Libya was estimated at less than X kg, flattening at 2020. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons exports totaled less than $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Unsaturated Acyclic Hydrocarbons Imports

Imports into Libya

Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports into Libya declined notably to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -73.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 428% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 515%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X kg), Germany (X kg) and the UK (X kg) were the main suppliers of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons imports to Libya, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Malta, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Malta (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons suppliers to Libya, with a combined 76% share of total imports. Germany, Malta and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

Malta, with a CAGR of +16.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price increased by +70.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Malta ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in the world?

China remains the largest unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 22% of total volume. Moreover, unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. Belgium ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons production in 2021 were China, the United States and Iran, with a combined 42% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Libya?

In value terms, the UK constituted the largest supplier of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Libya.

What is the average import price for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in Libya?

In 2021, the average unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons import price amounted to $6,968 per ton, reducing by -19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons market in Libya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20141190 - Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons (excluding ethylene, p ropene, butene, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene)

Country coverage:

Libya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Libya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
12. Exports and Growth, By Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Exports and Growth
16. Export Prices and Growth
17. Market Size and Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports and Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024