Air intake filters for engines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.5 million of air intake filters for engines in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 760 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 727 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 986 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 491 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 608 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 383 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 245 t |
Where Libya imports air intake filters for engines from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Turkey (28%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 35% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 28% |
| South Korea | $735K | 14% |
| Italy | $412K | 7.6% |
| Tunisia | $392K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $261K | 4.8% |
| Cyprus | $53K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $39K | 0.7% |
| India | $33K | 0.6% |
| United States | $31K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 63% below the world average of $13.70, 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 air intake filters for engines imports (HS 8421.31): 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 8421.31: Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of air intake filters for engines imported by Libya?
Libya imported air intake filters for engines worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply air intake filters for engines to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Cyprus grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of air intake filters for engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $13.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air intake filters for engines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for air intake filters for engines?
The HS code for air intake filters for engines is subheading 8421.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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