Thermos flasks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of thermos flasks by Libya reached $5.7 million in 2024 (850 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 million.
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 | $5.7M | 850 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 929 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 736 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 831 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 369 t |
Where Libya imports thermos flasks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 95% |
| Germany | $80K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $24K | 0.4% |
| France | $23K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.69 per kg, 29% below the world average of $9.47, 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 thermos flasks imports (HS 9617): 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 9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners.
Common questions
What is the value of thermos flasks imported by Libya?
Libya imported thermos flasks worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 850 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply thermos flasks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of thermos flasks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.69 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of thermos flasks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermos flasks?
The HS code for thermos flasks is heading 9617. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9617.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9617 page.
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