High voltage distribution panels imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage distribution panels by Libya reached $44.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 407% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $44.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 326 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 674 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 680 t |
Where Libya imports high voltage distribution panels from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $36.3M | 82% |
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 9.7% |
| Tunisia | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| United States | $500K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $452K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $355K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $255K | 0.6% |
| China | $245K | 0.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $218K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $46K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.36 per kg, 53% above the world average of $22.53. 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 high voltage distribution panels imports (HS 8537.20): 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 8537.20: Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage distribution panels imported by Libya?
Libya imported high voltage distribution panels worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 407% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage distribution panels to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($36.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Tunisia (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 983% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage distribution panels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.36 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $22.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage distribution panels to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage distribution panels?
The HS code for high voltage distribution panels is subheading 8537.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8537 page.
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