Industrial washer imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported industrial washer worth $2.9 million (456 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.2 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 | $2.9M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 501 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 376 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 348 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 480 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 364 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 236 t |
| 2017 | $519K | 47 t |
Where Libya imports industrial washer from
Turkey alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 66% |
| China | $370K | 13% |
| Italy | $288K | 10% |
| United States | $131K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $33K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
| Malta | $15K | 0.5% |
| Montenegro | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 46% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 16% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 15% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 10% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 4.5% |
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 4.4% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 3.6% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.34 per kg, 37% below the world average of $10.01, 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 industrial washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Libya?
Libya imported industrial washer worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 596% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.34 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial washer to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $519 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. The peak was 2021 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8451.21 (46% of the value) and 8451.29 (16%).
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