Fire extinguishers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.8 million of fire extinguishers in 2024 (554 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.8M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 304 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $889K | 120 t |
Where Libya imports fire extinguishers from
Most of the value came from United States (32%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $897K | 32% |
| Netherlands | $405K | 15% |
| Germany | $391K | 14% |
| China | $390K | 14% |
| Turkey | $321K | 12% |
| Poland | $151K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $131K | 4.7% |
| Greece | $55K | 2% |
| Cyprus | $16K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 56% above the world average of $3.24. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya fire extinguishers imports (HS 8424.10): 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 8424.10: Fire extinguishers: whether or not charged.
Common questions
What is the value of fire extinguishers imported by Libya?
Libya imported fire extinguishers worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply fire extinguishers to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($897 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average import price of fire extinguishers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $3.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fire extinguishers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $889 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fire extinguishers?
The HS code for fire extinguishers is subheading 8424.10. 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 8424 page.
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