Steel drums imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $17.6 million of steel drums in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 50% more than in 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 | $17.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Libya imports steel drums from
Most of the value came from Italy (41%), Tunisia (28%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.2M | 41% |
| Tunisia | $4.8M | 28% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 14% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 10% |
| China | $754K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $384K | 2.2% |
| United States | $65K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $49K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 82% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 12% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
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 drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Libya?
Libya imported steel drums worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Tunisia (28%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel drums to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (82% of the value) and 7310.29 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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