Control panel imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported control panel worth $78.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 156% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $78.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 978 t |
Where Libya imports control panel from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $45.5M | 58% |
| China | $6.8M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 6.3% |
| Tunisia | $4.0M | 5% |
| Malta | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $773K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $580K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 56% |
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.57 per kg, 55% below the world average of $63.20, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Libya?
Libya imported control panel worth $78.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($45.5 million), followed by China (9%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 972% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.57 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $78.6 million in 2024, an increase of 234%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8537.20 (56% of the value) and 8537.10 (44%).
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