Battery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported battery worth $2.2 million (386 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.9 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 | $2.2M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 789 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 575 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 785 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 310 t |
Where Libya imports battery from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 62% |
| Germany | $249K | 11% |
| Singapore | $166K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $113K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 4.3% |
| United States | $83K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $40K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $33K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $22K | 1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 73% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 18% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 4.8% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 2.9% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 1.2% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.83, 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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Libya?
Libya imported battery worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Singapore (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2021 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (73% of the value) and 8506.50 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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