Air conditioner imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $160.2 million of air conditioner in 2024 (33.3 thousand tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $208.3 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 | $160.2M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $208.3M | 42.4K t |
| 2022 | $107.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2021 | $79.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $70.4M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $96.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 3.7K t |
Where Libya imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $140.4M | 88% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $3.4M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $2.8M | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 0.9% |
| United States | $966K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $857K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $603K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $503K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 83% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 12% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 3.3% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 1.5% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 0.9% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 51% below the world average of $9.92, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Libya?
Libya imported air conditioner worth $160.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($140.4 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air conditioner to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $160.2 million in 2024, an increase of 911%. The peak was 2023 at $208.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (83% of the value) and 8415.90 (11%).
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