Measuring instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of measuring instruments by Libya reached $8.2 million in 2024 (133 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.2M | 133 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 25 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 32 t |
Where Libya imports measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), China (15%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 34% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| United States | $1.1M | 14% |
| Tunisia | $750K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $484K | 5.9% |
| Poland | $303K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $209K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $133K | 1.6% |
| India | $71K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 71% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 15% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 11% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 1.3% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.59 per kg, 32% below the world average of $90.86, 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 measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported measuring instruments worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 133 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.59 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (71% of the value) and 9031.90 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World measuring instruments trade: top importers and exporters
Measuring instruments product types in Libya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.