Generator imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $88.3 million of generator in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $131.8 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 | $88.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $102.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $124.2M | 23.8K t |
| 2020 | $90.8M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $131.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $58.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $23.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports generator from
The largest suppliers were United States (25%), Turkey (25%), Tunisia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $22.0M | 25% |
| Turkey | $22.0M | 25% |
| Tunisia | $12.2M | 14% |
| Hungary | $8.9M | 10% |
| China | $8.4M | 9.5% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 8% |
| France | $1.8M | 2% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $872K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 39% |
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 24% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 17% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 15% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 4.4% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.42 per kg, 28% above the world average of $10.49. 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 generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Libya?
Libya imported generator worth $88.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Turkey (25%) and Tunisia (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.42 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.7 million in 2017 to $88.3 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. The peak was 2019 at $131.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8502.39 (39% of the value) and 8502.13 (24%).
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