Hand tools (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand tools (other) by Libya reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 658 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 745 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 228 t |
Where Libya imports hand tools (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 70% |
| Taiwan | $380K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $292K | 5% |
| Egypt | $258K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $180K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $169K | 2.9% |
| India | $151K | 2.6% |
| United States | $141K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $28K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya hand tools (other) imports (HS 8205.59): 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 8205.59: Tools, hand: other hand tools (including glaziers diamonds), excluding household tools, drilling, threading or tapping tools, hammers and sledge hammers, planes, chisels, gouges and similar cutting tools for working wood, and screwdrivers.
Common questions
What is the value of hand tools (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported hand tools (other) worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand tools (other) to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Taiwan (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand tools (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand tools (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand tools (other)?
The HS code for hand tools (other) is subheading 8205.59. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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