Hearing aids imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.3 million of hearing aids in 2024 (2 tonnes). Value rose 257% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $3.3M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $916K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 2 t |
| 2021 | $997K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $371K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 0 t |
Where Libya imports hearing aids from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 9.4% |
| China | $89K | 2.7% |
| Denmark | $88K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.7% |
| United States | $17K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,308.08 per kg, 43% above the world average of $913.34. 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 hearing aids imports (HS 9021.40): 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 9021.40: Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories).
Common questions
What is the value of hearing aids imported by Libya?
Libya imported hearing aids worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply hearing aids to Libya?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of hearing aids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,308.08 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $913.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hearing aids to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hearing aids?
The HS code for hearing aids is subheading 9021.40. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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