Electric hand drills imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hand drills by Libya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (489 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.9 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 | $3.5M | 489 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 447 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 591 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $917K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $206K | 10 t |
Where Libya imports electric hand drills from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 90% |
| Turkey | $177K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $120K | 3.5% |
| Slovenia | $26K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $2K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, 55% below the world average of $15.86, 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 hand drills imports (HS 8467.21): 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 8467.21: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: drills of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand drills imported by Libya?
Libya imported electric hand drills worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 489 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand drills to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand drills per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $15.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric hand drills to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $206 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand drills?
The HS code for electric hand drills is subheading 8467.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8467 page.
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