Plastic household articles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $19.2 million of plastic household articles in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.5 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 | $19.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.7K t |
Where Libya imports plastic household articles from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Turkey (33%), Egypt (20%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 38% |
| Turkey | $6.3M | 33% |
| Egypt | $3.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $150K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $98K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $77K | 0.4% |
| United States | $66K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, 29% above the world average of $4.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic household articles worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Egypt (20%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2023 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 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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