Packing sacks and bags imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $8.2 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.7 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 | $8.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Libya imports packing sacks and bags from
Egypt alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.4M | 54% |
| China | $1.5M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 14% |
| Tunisia | $947K | 12% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.5% |
| India | $35K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $25K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 96% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 3.1% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 0.4% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 0.2% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.1% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
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 packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Libya?
Libya imported packing sacks and bags worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. The peak was 2023 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Libya also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Libya exported $212 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tunisia and Turkey. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (96% of the value) and 6305.39 (3%).
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