Material testing machines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported material testing machines worth $2.1 million (62 tonnes). That is 142% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $2.1M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $882K | 25 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $526K | 17 t |
| 2020 | $533K | 11 t |
| 2019 | $196K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $173K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $148K | 2 t |
Where Libya imports material testing machines from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Turkey (20%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $721K | 34% |
| Turkey | $432K | 20% |
| Italy | $357K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $182K | 8.5% |
| United States | $151K | 7.1% |
| China | $124K | 5.8% |
| Tunisia | $54K | 2.6% |
| India | $38K | 1.8% |
| France | $37K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $24K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9024
| 9024.80 | Non-metal testing machines | 69% |
| 9024.10 | Metal testing machines | 20% |
| 9024.90 | Testing machine parts | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9024.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.69 per kg, 51% below the world average of $70.43, 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 material testing machines imports (HS 9024): 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 9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics).
Common questions
What is the value of material testing machines imported by Libya?
Libya imported material testing machines worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 142% on 2023.
Which countries supply material testing machines to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($721 thousand), followed by Turkey (20%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 357% on the year.
What is the average import price of material testing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.69 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $70.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of material testing machines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $702 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for material testing machines?
The HS code for material testing machines is heading 9024. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9024.80 (68% of the value) and 9024.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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