Base stations imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $14.1 million of base stations in 2024 (71 tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.3 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 | $14.1M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $46.4M | 294 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 75 t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $52.0M | 513 t |
| 2019 | $48.6M | 239 t |
| 2018 | $59.3M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 137 t |
Where Libya imports base stations from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.4M | 95% |
| Italy | $669K | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $198.47 per kg, 119% above the world average of $90.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Libya?
Libya imported base stations worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($13.4 million), followed by Italy (5%) and the Czech Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $198.47 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $59.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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