Medical sterilizers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.9 million of medical sterilizers in 2024 (83 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.4 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 | $2.9M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 35 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $884K | 16 t |
Where Libya imports medical sterilizers from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Portugal (20%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $733K | 26% |
| Portugal | $578K | 20% |
| Germany | $518K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $361K | 13% |
| Italy | $310K | 11% |
| Spain | $152K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $121K | 4.2% |
| Austria | $37K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.65 per kg, 32% below the world average of $50.71, 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 medical sterilizers imports (HS 8419.20): 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 8419.20: Sterilizers: for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of medical sterilizers imported by Libya?
Libya imported medical sterilizers worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical sterilizers to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($733 thousand), followed by Portugal (20%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical sterilizers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.65 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $50.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical sterilizers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $884 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. The peak was 2020 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical sterilizers?
The HS code for medical sterilizers is subheading 8419.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8419 page.
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