Aluminium foil imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $18.0 million of aluminium foil in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $18.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports aluminium foil from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), France (26%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7607
| 7607.11 | Aluminium foil rolled | 56% |
| 7607.19 | Aluminium foil unrolled | 28% |
| 7607.20 | Backed aluminium foil | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, close to the world average of $4.82.
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 aluminium foil imports (HS 7607): 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 7607: Aluminium foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium foil imported by Libya?
Libya imported aluminium foil worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium foil to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by France (26%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium foil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium foil to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2023 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium foil?
The HS code for aluminium foil is heading 7607. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7607.11 (56% of the value) and 7607.19 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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