Analytical instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $31.8 million of analytical instruments in 2024 (207 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $31.8M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 171 t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 191 t |
| 2020 | $22.7M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 86 t |
Where Libya imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were Germany (45%), China (18%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $14.2M | 45% |
| China | $5.6M | 18% |
| United States | $3.0M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $732K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $633K | 2% |
| Egypt | $403K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 27% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 25% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 20% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 13% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 8.2% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.52 per kg, 31% below the world average of $222.98, 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 analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported analytical instruments worth $31.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by China (18%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.52 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $31.8 million in 2024, an increase of 649%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9027.50 (27% of the value) and 9027.80 (25%).
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