Bottle caps imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bottle caps by Libya reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 914 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 601 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 327 t |
Where Libya imports bottle caps from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), China (28%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+511% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 34% |
| China | $1.6M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $829K | 15% |
| Italy | $613K | 11% |
| Tunisia | $267K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $178K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $84K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $84K | 1.5% |
| India | $41K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8309
| 8309.90 | Stoppers: caps and lids, of base metal | 100% |
| 8309.10 | Metal bottle caps | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 43% below the world average of $5.31, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya bottle caps imports (HS 8309): 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 8309: Stoppers, caps, lids (including crown corks, screw caps, pouring stoppers); capsules for bottles, threaded bungs, bung covers, seals and other packaging accessories, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of bottle caps imported by Libya?
Libya imported bottle caps worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply bottle caps to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (28%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of bottle caps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $5.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bottle caps to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 332%. The peak was 2019 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bottle caps?
The HS code for bottle caps is heading 8309. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8309.90 (100% of the value) and 8309.10 (0%).
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