Electric kitchen appliances imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported electric kitchen appliances worth $2.3 million (292 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.3M | 292 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 294 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 335 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 257 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 303 t |
| 2018 | $918K | 189 t |
| 2017 | $364K | 66 t |
Where Libya imports electric kitchen appliances from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 51% |
| Egypt | $644K | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $255K | 11% |
| Germany | $93K | 4% |
| Spain | $67K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $31K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.7% |
| Tunisia | $16K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.02 per kg, 61% below the world average of $20.72, 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 kitchen appliances imports (HS 8509.80): 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 8509.80: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances: with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08, n.e.c. in heading no. 8509.
Common questions
What is the value of electric kitchen appliances imported by Libya?
Libya imported electric kitchen appliances worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 292 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric kitchen appliances to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Egypt (28%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric kitchen appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.02 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $20.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric kitchen appliances to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $364 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 543%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric kitchen appliances?
The HS code for electric kitchen appliances is subheading 8509.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8509 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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