Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.8 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (410 tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.8 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 | $2.8M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 644 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 178 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 567 t |
| 2017 | $584K | 6 t |
Where Libya imports drawing and measuring instruments from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 79% |
| United States | $315K | 11% |
| Germany | $66K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $57K | 2% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.8% |
| Tunisia | $17K | 0.6% |
| India | $16K | 0.6% |
| Malta | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 63% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 32% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 5.1% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.2% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, 41% below the world average of $11.58, 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 drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $584 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9017.80 (63% of the value) and 9017.20 (31%).
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