Low voltage switch imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $46.3 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $46.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 889 t |
Where Libya imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Italy (30%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 32% |
| Italy | $13.7M | 30% |
| Turkey | $6.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 7.5% |
| Tunisia | $2.3M | 5% |
| United States | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $647K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $469K | 1% |
| France | $336K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 29% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 23% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 16% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 13% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 6.9% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 6.1% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 2.9% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.46 per kg, 64% below the world average of $37.06, 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 low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Libya?
Libya imported low voltage switch worth $46.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.46 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $46.3 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8536.20 (29% of the value) and 8536.69 (23%).
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