Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.1 million (59 tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 59 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 29 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $779K | 20 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $942K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 117 t |
Where Libya imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
Most of the value came from United States (34%), Italy (21%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 34% |
| Italy | $645K | 21% |
| Germany | $395K | 13% |
| Turkey | $315K | 10% |
| Canada | $162K | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $134K | 4.4% |
| Switzerland | $86K | 2.8% |
| Singapore | $77K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $31K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.99 per kg, close to the world average of $47.70.
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 hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Libya?
Libya imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.99 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $47.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2017 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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