Computer imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported computer worth $70.2 million (596 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $97.3 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 | $70.2M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $60.8M | 540 t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $64.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 879 t |
| 2019 | $82.0M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $97.3M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 107 t |
Where Libya imports computer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.8M | 81% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 2% |
| Malta | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $842K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $720K | 1% |
| Hungary | $680K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 81% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 6.8% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 3.8% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 2.6% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 2.6% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 1.4% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 1% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $117.79 per kg, 50% below the world average of $236.75, 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 computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Libya?
Libya imported computer worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($56.8 million), followed by Germany (2%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $117.79 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 399%. The peak was 2018 at $97.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (81% of the value) and 8471.41 (7%).
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