Diagnostic reagent imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported diagnostic reagent worth $33.1 million (695 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $33.1M | 695 t |
| 2023 | $31.6M | 796 t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 780 t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 530 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 438 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 734 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 211 t |
Where Libya imports diagnostic reagent from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (20%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.3M | 34% |
| China | $6.7M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 9.9% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 6.3% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $589K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $580K | 1.8% |
| India | $367K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.57 per kg, 45% below the world average of $85.91, 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 diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by Libya?
Libya imported diagnostic reagent worth $33.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 695 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by China (20%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.57 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $33.1 million in 2024, an increase of 555%. The peak was 2021 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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