Dental instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental instruments by Libya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (181 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.7 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 | $3.3M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 204 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 130 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 33 t |
Where Libya imports dental instruments from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 72% |
| Italy | $496K | 15% |
| Germany | $128K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $51K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $48K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $43K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $35K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.07 per kg, 84% below the world average of $113.60, 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 dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported dental instruments worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.07 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $113.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dental instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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