Electrical machinery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery by Libya reached $10.7 million in 2024 (484 tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.0 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 | $10.7M | 484 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 531 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 482 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 133 t |
Where Libya imports electrical machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+800% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 70% |
| Italy | $588K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $522K | 4.9% |
| United States | $469K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $272K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 2.2% |
| India | $222K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $191K | 1.8% |
| France | $133K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $133K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 83% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 6.4% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 5.4% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 3.1% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.16 per kg, 70% below the world average of $74.10, 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 electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Libya?
Libya imported electrical machinery worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 484 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Italy (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.16 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (82% of the value) and 8543.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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