Paperboard boxes and cartons imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $118.2 million (46.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $118.2M | 46.2K t |
| 2023 | $94.0M | 41.6K t |
| 2022 | $91.9M | 36.5K t |
| 2021 | $79.3M | 34.2K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 21.3K t |
| 2019 | $78.7M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 6.5K t |
Where Libya imports paperboard boxes and cartons from
Most of the value came from Saudi Arabia (34%), Egypt (26%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $40.2M | 34% |
| Egypt | $31.2M | 26% |
| Turkey | $17.3M | 15% |
| China | $10.1M | 8.5% |
| Tunisia | $9.5M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $5.1M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Greece | $923K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $383K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4819
| 4819.10 | Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons | 43% |
| 4819.20 | Folding cartons (non-corrugated) | 40% |
| 4819.40 | Small paper sacks and bags | 11% |
| 4819.30 | Large paper sacks and bags | 5.6% |
| 4819.50 | Paper packing containers and sleeves | 1.4% |
| 4819.60 | Office storage boxes and filing materials | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4819.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.38.
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 paperboard boxes and cartons imports (HS 4819): 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 4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of paperboard boxes and cartons imported by Libya?
Libya imported paperboard boxes and cartons worth $118.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply paperboard boxes and cartons to Libya?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of paperboard boxes and cartons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paperboard boxes and cartons to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $118.2 million in 2024, an increase of 613%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons?
The HS code for paperboard boxes and cartons is heading 4819. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 4819.10 (43% of the value) and 4819.20 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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