Garden tools imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of garden tools by Libya reached $3.0 million in 2024 (829 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.0M | 829 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 871 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 611 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 381 t |
Where Libya imports garden tools from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+221% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 72% |
| Brazil | $343K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $133K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $119K | 4% |
| Taiwan | $72K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.10 | Spades | 38% |
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 35% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 15% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 9.9% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 1.1% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.64 per kg, close to the world average of $4.53.
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 garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Libya?
Libya imported garden tools worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 829 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Brazil (11%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.64 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of garden tools to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8201.10 (38% of the value) and 8201.30 (35%).
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