Hand wrenches imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hand wrenches by Libya reached $5.4 million in 2024 (990 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 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 | $5.4M | 990 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 873 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 913 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 854 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 392 t |
Where Libya imports hand wrenches from
China alone supplied 72% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 72% |
| Taiwan | $474K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $182K | 3.4% |
| India | $154K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $135K | 2.5% |
| United States | $91K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $78K | 1.4% |
| Slovenia | $53K | 1% |
| Malta | $36K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8204
| 8204.11 | Fixed wrenches | 39% |
| 8204.12 | Adjustable wrenches | 32% |
| 8204.20 | Socket wrenches | 29% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.46 per kg, 34% below the world average of $8.30, 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 wrenches imports (HS 8204): 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 8204: Tools, hand; hand-operated spanners and wrenches (including torque meter wrenches but not including tap wrenches), interchangeable spanner sockets, with or without handles.
Common questions
What is the value of hand wrenches imported by Libya?
Libya imported hand wrenches worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 990 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand wrenches to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Taiwan (9%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand wrenches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.46 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $8.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hand wrenches to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand wrenches?
The HS code for hand wrenches is heading 8204. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8204.11 (39% of the value) and 8204.12 (32%).
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