Electric appliance imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric appliance by Libya reached $24.9 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.4 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 | $24.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $22.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 637 t |
Where Libya imports electric appliance from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.6M | 87% |
| Egypt | $665K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $656K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $455K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $378K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $370K | 1.5% |
| France | $343K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $218K | 0.9% |
| United States | $116K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $72K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8509
| 8509.40 | Food grinders and juice extractors | 88% |
| 8509.80 | Electric kitchen appliances | 9.4% |
| 8509.90 | Kitchen appliance parts | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.94 per kg, 54% below the world average of $15.11, 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 electric appliance imports (HS 8509): 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 8509: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08..
Common questions
What is the value of electric appliance imported by Libya?
Libya imported electric appliance worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric appliance to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric appliance per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.94 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $15.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric appliance to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $24.9 million in 2024, an increase of 615%. The peak was 2023 at $33.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric appliance?
The HS code for electric appliance is heading 8509. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8509.40 (88% of the value) and 8509.80 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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