Libya: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Libya

The Libyan paper bag market fell slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Paper bag consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Libya

In value terms, paper bag production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Libya

In 2021, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -3.5% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 357%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports totaled $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 154%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from Libya, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, paper bag exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia amounted to +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Poland (+11.1% per year).

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from Libya, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia totaled +6.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Poland (+0.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 104% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (-1.2%).

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Libya

Paper bag imports into Libya skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 24% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 96%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper bag imports to Libya, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +28.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest paper bag suppliers to Libya, together comprising 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +28.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper bag import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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