Accumulator imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $91.8 million of accumulator in 2024 (36.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $91.8M | 36.0K t |
| 2023 | $55.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $58.2M | 21.4K t |
| 2021 | $100.2M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 19.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.0M | 17.9K t |
| 2017 | $38.6M | 14.2K t |
Where Libya imports accumulator from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (46%), China (22%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $41.9M | 46% |
| China | $19.8M | 22% |
| Turkey | $16.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $3.3M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $987K | 1.1% |
| Morocco | $748K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 82% |
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 9.9% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 6.4% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.6% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 0.5% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 0.1% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 81% below the world average of $13.09, 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 accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Libya?
Libya imported accumulator worth $91.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Libya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.6 million in 2017 to $91.8 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2021 at $100.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8507.10 (82% of the value) and 8507.60 (10%).
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