Medical furniture imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $15.3 million of medical furniture in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.2 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 | $15.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 601 t |
| 2021 | $58.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 276 t |
Where Libya imports medical furniture from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), China (17%), Czech Republic (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.0M | 46% |
| China | $2.7M | 18% |
| Czech Republic | $2.2M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $353K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $332K | 2.2% |
| United States | $210K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $194K | 1.3% |
| France | $176K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $174K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 91% |
| 9402.10 | Dental chair | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.96 per kg, close to the world average of $14.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya medical furniture imports (HS 9402): 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by Libya?
Libya imported medical furniture worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by China (17%) and the Czech Republic (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical furniture to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 339%. The peak was 2021 at $58.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (91% of the value) and 9402.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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