Gas cylinders imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas cylinders by Libya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (818 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.9 million.
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 | $3.9M | 818 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 959 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Libya imports gas cylinders from
Most of the value came from China (30%), Italy (23%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $903K | 23% |
| Egypt | $701K | 18% |
| Turkey | $694K | 18% |
| Germany | $120K | 3.1% |
| Tunisia | $75K | 1.9% |
| India | $59K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $57K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $24K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, 42% above the world average of $3.36. 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.
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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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Libya?
Libya imported gas cylinders worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2019 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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