Electrical insulators imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported electrical insulators worth $19.9 million (995 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 593% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $19.9M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 376 t |
| 2022 | $698K | 230 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 576 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 334 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 640 t |
Where Libya imports electrical insulators from
The largest suppliers were Italy (43%), Portugal (18%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+500% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.6M | 43% |
| Portugal | $3.6M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 11% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 8.9% |
| China | $1.1M | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $252K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.3% |
| India | $34K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 94% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 5.4% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.05 per kg, 236% above the world average of $5.96. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Libya?
Libya imported electrical insulators worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 593% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Portugal (18%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.05 per kg in 2024, 236% above the world average of $5.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 410%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (94% of the value) and 8546.20 (5%).
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