Electric heater imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $96.7 million of electric heater in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $96.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $109.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $83.1M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2020 | $48.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2019 | $100.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $40.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 3.0K t |
Where Libya imports electric heater from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Egypt (26%), Italy (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.3M | 46% |
| Egypt | $24.8M | 26% |
| Italy | $11.6M | 12% |
| Turkey | $11.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $893K | 0.9% |
| Bulgaria | $779K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $558K | 0.6% |
| France | $475K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $461K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $429K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 34% |
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 31% |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating systems | 8.4% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 4.4% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 4.2% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 4% |
| 8516.32 | Electric hair styling appliances | 3.2% |
| 8516.31 | Electric hair dryers | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 35% below the world average of $10.19, 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 heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Libya?
Libya imported electric heater worth $96.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($44.3 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $10.19 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 heater to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $96.7 million in 2024, an increase of 496%. The peak was 2023 at $109.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8516.10 (34% of the value) and 8516.60 (31%).
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