Computer processing units imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $57.1 million of computer processing units in 2024 (378 tonnes). That is 138% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57.1M | 378 t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 69 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 58 t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 127 t |
| 2020 | $21.4M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 46 t |
Where Libya imports computer processing units from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.8M | 91% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| France | $389K | 0.7% |
| United States | $282K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $184K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $175K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $167K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $88K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $151.02 per kg, 46% below the world average of $281.76, 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 processing units imports (HS 8471.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Libya?
Libya imported computer processing units worth $57.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 378 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($51.8 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Hong Kong (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $151.02 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $281.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer processing units to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $57.1 million in 2024, an increase of 636%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. 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 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World computer processing units trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Libya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.