Plastic product imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported plastic product worth $57.7 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $57.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $70.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2022 | $51.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2021 | $49.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $43.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 3.5K t |
Where Libya imports plastic product from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.7M | 64% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 12% |
| Egypt | $5.0M | 8.6% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $564K | 1% |
| South Korea | $506K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $414K | 0.7% |
| United States | $335K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 75% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 8.2% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 6.3% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 5.6% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 46% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product imports (HS 3926): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic product worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($36.7 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic product to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. The peak was 2023 at $70.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (75% of the value) and 3926.40 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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