Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bags (other polymers) by Libya reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, 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 | $6.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 832 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 475 t |
Where Libya imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 60% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 25% |
| Egypt | $303K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $243K | 3.6% |
| France | $162K | 2.4% |
| India | $89K | 1.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $60K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $47K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $26K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.93 per kg, close to the world average of $4.30.
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 plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): 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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.93 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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