Central air conditioning units imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.4 million of central air conditioning units in 2024 (227 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.4M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 243 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 353 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 152 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 100 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 95 t |
| 2018 | $611K | 41 t |
| 2017 | $234K | 12 t |
Where Libya imports central air conditioning units from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Turkey (23%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $685K | 29% |
| Turkey | $550K | 23% |
| United States | $493K | 21% |
| Italy | $324K | 14% |
| Malta | $123K | 5.2% |
| France | $113K | 4.8% |
| Canada | $18K | 0.8% |
| Croatia | $16K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $14K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.36 per kg, 33% below the world average of $15.57, 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 central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Libya?
Libya imported central air conditioning units worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($685 thousand), followed by Turkey (23%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.36 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 907%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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