Gasket imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.3 million of gasket in 2024 (124 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $6.3M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 171 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 138 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 77 t |
Where Libya imports gasket from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), Italy (29%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 34% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 29% |
| Netherlands | $506K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $368K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $346K | 5.5% |
| China | $218K | 3.5% |
| Singapore | $190K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $123K | 2% |
| India | $88K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $79K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 44% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 35% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.60 per kg, close to the world average of $48.77.
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 gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Libya?
Libya imported gasket worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (29%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $48.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8484.20 (44% of the value) and 8484.90 (35%).
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