Metal presses (non-hydraulic) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.3 million of metal presses (non-hydraulic) in 2024 (511 tonnes). That is 111% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% 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 | $3.3M | 511 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 306 t |
| 2022 | $880K | 162 t |
| 2021 | $245K | 70 t |
| 2020 | $370K | 71 t |
| 2019 | $228K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $875K | 84 t |
| 2017 | $69K | 41 t |
Where Libya imports metal presses (non-hydraulic) from
Turkey alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.9M | 57% |
| China | $1.4M | 41% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.2% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.54 per kg, 28% below the world average of $9.13, 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 presses (non-hydraulic) imports (HS 8462.99): 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 8462.99: Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses.
Common questions
What is the value of metal presses (non-hydraulic) imported by Libya?
Libya imported metal presses (non-hydraulic) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 511 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal presses (non-hydraulic) to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (41%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal presses (non-hydraulic) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.54 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $9.13 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 presses (non-hydraulic) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $950 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic)?
The HS code for metal presses (non-hydraulic) is subheading 8462.99. 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 8462 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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