Small paper sacks and bags imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported small paper sacks and bags worth $12.5 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $12.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 958 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 357 t |
Where Libya imports small paper sacks and bags from
Turkey alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.42 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
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 small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Libya?
Libya imported small paper sacks and bags worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by China (21%) and Poland (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.42 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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