Hand pliers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand pliers by Libya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.7 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 | $2.6M | 604 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 400 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 409 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 567 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 172 t |
| 2017 | $474K | 86 t |
Where Libya imports hand pliers from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 73% |
| Germany | $175K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $113K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $86K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $56K | 2.2% |
| Tunisia | $52K | 2% |
| Egypt | $50K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $18K | 0.7% |
| United States | $11K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.20 | Pliers | 85% |
| 8203.40 | Pipe cutters | 7.9% |
| 8203.30 | Metal shears | 5.3% |
| 8203.10 | Metal files | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, 60% below the world average of $10.76, 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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The shipment records behind Libya hand pliers imports (HS 8203): 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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Libya?
Libya imported hand pliers worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 604 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Taiwan (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $10.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hand pliers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $474 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8203.20 (85% of the value) and 8203.40 (8%).
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