Tinplate can imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tinplate can by Libya reached $14.4 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $14.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
Where Libya imports tinplate can from
The largest suppliers were Italy (50%), Tunisia (27%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.45.
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 tinplate can imports (HS 7310.21): 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 7310.21: Cans: which are to be closed by soldering or crimping, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), less than 50l capacity, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinplate can imported by Libya?
Libya imported tinplate can worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply tinplate can to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Tunisia (27%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of tinplate can per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $3.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tinplate can to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 355%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinplate can?
The HS code for tinplate can is subheading 7310.21. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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