Boring machinery parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported boring machinery parts worth $66.9 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 166% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $66.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 956 t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 593 t |
Where Libya imports boring machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: Tunisia accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+417% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $41.9M | 63% |
| China | $16.2M | 24% |
| United States | $3.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $865K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $740K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $528K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $505K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $390K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $181K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.27 per kg, 58% above the world average of $12.81. 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported boring machinery parts worth $66.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.27 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $66.9 million in 2024, an increase of 910%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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