Plastic dinnerware imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Libya reached $46.4 million in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $74.9 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 | $46.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $74.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $42.3M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $51.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 5.1K t |
Where Libya imports plastic dinnerware from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.7M | 53% |
| Turkey | $11.3M | 24% |
| Egypt | $7.5M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3% |
| France | $183K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $152K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $150K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $129K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $124K | 0.3% |
| United States | $123K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 59% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic dinnerware worth $46.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($24.7 million), followed by Turkey (24%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 539% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $4.56 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 dinnerware to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $46.4 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. The peak was 2023 at $74.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (59% of the value) and 3924.90 (41%).
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