Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.5 million of food and beverage processing machinery (other) in 2024 (262 tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.6 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 | $3.5M | 262 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 248 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 317 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 219 t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 81 t |
Where Libya imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (34%), United States (29%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.2M | 34% |
| United States | $1.0M | 29% |
| China | $363K | 10% |
| Spain | $294K | 8.4% |
| Italy | $262K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $224K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $62K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $26K | 0.7% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.41 per kg, 55% below the world average of $30.02, 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.
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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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by the United States (29%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.41 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $30.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2019 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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