Metal casting machine imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machine by Libya reached $2.0 million in 2024 (470 tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.0M | 470 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 576 t |
| 2022 | $992K | 340 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 175 t |
| 2020 | $448K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $418K | 60 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $226K | 13 t |
Where Libya imports metal casting machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 84% |
| India | $315K | 16% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 55% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 30% |
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 15% |
| 8454.10 | Metal converters (foundry) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Libya?
Libya imported metal casting machine worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 470 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (16%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 796%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8454.30 (55% of the value) and 8454.20 (30%).
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