Control instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control instruments by Libya reached $14.4 million in 2024 (412 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $14.4M | 412 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 254 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 230 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 220 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 89 t |
Where Libya imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from Poland (29%), Tunisia (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.2M | 29% |
| Tunisia | $3.2M | 22% |
| China | $2.2M | 15% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $815K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $473K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $297K | 2.1% |
| France | $234K | 1.6% |
| United States | $224K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $144K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 76% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 9.4% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 9.2% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 3.6% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.88 per kg, 47% below the world average of $65.93, 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 control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported control instruments worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 412 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Libya?
Poland was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Tunisia (22%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.88 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 301%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (75% of the value) and 9032.10 (9%).
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.
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