Machine tool parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.1 million of machine tool parts in 2024 (208 tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $2.6 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 | $2.1M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 155 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2020 | $710K | 51 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $958K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $806K | 41 t |
Where Libya imports machine tool parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (26%), China (19%), Netherlands (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $536K | 26% |
| China | $401K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $311K | 15% |
| Germany | $222K | 11% |
| Turkey | $168K | 8.1% |
| Switzerland | $160K | 7.7% |
| Tunisia | $117K | 5.6% |
| United States | $69K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $22K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8466
| 8466.94 | Metal press and forming machine parts | 32% |
| 8466.93 | Machine tool parts (other types) | 25% |
| 8466.91 | Stone working machine parts | 18% |
| 8466.30 | Dividing heads and special attachments | 11% |
| 8466.10 | Tool holders and self-opening dieheads | 6.3% |
| 8466.20 | Work holders | 4.2% |
| 8466.92 | Wood working machine parts | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8466.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.96 per kg, 54% below the world average of $21.44, 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 machine tool parts imports (HS 8466): 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 8466: Parts & accessories suited for use only/mainly with machines of headings 8456-8465, including work/tool holders, self-opening dieheads, dividing heads & other special attachments for the machines; tool holders for any type of tool for working in the hand.
Common questions
What is the value of machine tool parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported machine tool parts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine tool parts to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($536 thousand), followed by China (19%) and the Netherlands (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine tool parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.96 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $21.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machine tool parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $806 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine tool parts?
The HS code for machine tool parts is heading 8466. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8466.94 (32% of the value) and 8466.93 (25%).
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