Steel can (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel can (other) by Libya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (461 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.1M | 461 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 328 t |
| 2020 | $912K | 167 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 832 t |
| 2018 | $879K | 279 t |
| 2017 | $357K | 79 t |
Where Libya imports steel can (other) from
Most of the value came from Egypt (30%), Tunisia (30%), China (29%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $627K | 30% |
| Tunisia | $625K | 30% |
| China | $611K | 29% |
| Turkey | $137K | 6.5% |
| United States | $65K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
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 steel can (other) imports (HS 7310.29): 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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel can (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 461 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Libya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($627 thousand), followed by Tunisia (30%) and China (29%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel can (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $356 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. The peak was 2019 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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