Large capacity washing machines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.4 million of large capacity washing machines in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.4 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 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 955 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 773 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 538 t |
| 2017 | $661K | 146 t |
Where Libya imports large capacity washing machines from
Most of the value came from China (40%), Egypt (20%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+489% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 40% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 20% |
| Turkey | $498K | 9.3% |
| Thailand | $462K | 8.6% |
| United States | $284K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $263K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $256K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $172K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $154K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, close to the world average of $5.40.
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 large capacity washing machines imports (HS 8450.20): 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 8450.20: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of large capacity washing machines imported by Libya?
Libya imported large capacity washing machines worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply large capacity washing machines to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 708% on the year.
What is the average import price of large capacity washing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large capacity washing machines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $661 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 715%. The peak was 2023 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for large capacity washing machines?
The HS code for large capacity washing machines is subheading 8450.20. 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 8450 page.
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