Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $49.9 million (70.5 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $49.9M | 70.5K t |
| 2023 | $35.2M | 38.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 30.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 26.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 39.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.5M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 5.6K t |
Where Libya imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $49.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($44.3 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $49.9 million in 2024, an increase of 959%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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