Plastic bottle imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plastic bottle worth $113.4 million (30.9 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $113.4M | 30.9K t |
| 2023 | $107.6M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $75.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $44.2M | 17.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $58.3M | 42.9K t |
| 2018 | $41.4M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $30.2M | 15.4K t |
Where Libya imports plastic bottle from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $64.5M | 57% |
| Turkey | $22.2M | 20% |
| China | $13.0M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8.4M | 7.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $793K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $772K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $548K | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $532K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $326K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 28% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 24% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 20% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 18% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 5.9% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 4.4% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 bottle imports (HS 3923): 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: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic bottle worth $113.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($64.5 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.2 million in 2017 to $113.4 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (28% of the value) and 3923.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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