Large dry transformers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported large dry transformers worth $17.2 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1612% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% 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 | $17.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 78 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 136 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 143 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 254 t |
| 2018 | $146K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $119K | 5 t |
Where Libya imports large dry transformers from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, 28% above the world average of $8.21. 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 large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Libya?
Libya imported large dry transformers worth $17.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and Switzerland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $119 thousand in 2017 to $17.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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