Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $4.4 million (13 tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.3 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 | $4.4M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 85 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 56 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 19 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 22 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 34 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 25 t |
Where Libya imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
Germany alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 80% |
| Poland | $855K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $332.98 per kg, 34% above the world average of $247.95. 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Libya?
Libya imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Poland (19%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $332.98 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $247.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $18.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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