Centrifuge imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported centrifuge worth $80.9 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $80.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $64.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $72.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $81.2M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $57.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $46.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $27.8M | 34% |
| China | $12.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $11.6M | 14% |
| Turkey | $7.8M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $5.3M | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 3.3% |
| United States | $2.3M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 35% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 16% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 15% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 12% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 6.7% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 6.7% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 5.6% |
| 8421.22 | Beverage filtration machinery | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.23 per kg, 37% below the world average of $21.01, 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 centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Libya?
Libya imported centrifuge worth $80.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($27.8 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.23 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $80.9 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2021 at $81.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8421.29 (35% of the value) and 8421.21 (16%).
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