Cutting tools imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.5 million of cutting tools in 2024 (467 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $2.5M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 609 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 500 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 423 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $866K | 145 t |
Where Libya imports cutting tools from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 93% |
| Turkey | $55K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $50K | 2% |
| India | $27K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $14K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.10 | Desk cutlery | 48% |
| 8214.20 | Manicure sets | 29% |
| 8214.90 | Hair clippers | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.33 per kg, 38% below the world average of $8.55, 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 cutting tools imports (HS 8214): 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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Libya?
Libya imported cutting tools worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.33 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $8.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cutting tools to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $866 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8214.10 (48% of the value) and 8214.20 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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