Plastic sheet imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sheet by Libya reached $64.7 million in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $64.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $58.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2022 | $57.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 6.5K t |
Where Libya imports plastic sheet from
Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Egypt (23%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $23.8M | 37% |
| Egypt | $14.8M | 23% |
| China | $11.0M | 17% |
| Tunisia | $5.6M | 8.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $959K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $916K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $607K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $575K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 35% |
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 30% |
| 3920.62 | Polyethylene terephthalate film | 9% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 6.4% |
| 3920.30 | Polystyrene film and sheet | 5.3% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 4.4% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 2.9% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.39 per kg, 31% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
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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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Libya?
Libya imported plastic sheet worth $64.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($23.8 million), followed by Egypt (23%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.39 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic sheet to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $64.7 million in 2024, an increase of 364%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 3920.20 (35% of the value) and 3920.10 (30%).
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