Mineral crushing and grinding machines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.1 million of mineral crushing and grinding machines in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 792 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $280K | 57 t |
| 2018 | $215K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $287K | 34 t |
Where Libya imports mineral crushing and grinding machines from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Turkey (33%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 63% below the world average of $6.56, 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 mineral crushing and grinding machines imports (HS 8474.20): 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 8474.20: Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral crushing and grinding machines imported by Libya?
Libya imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral crushing and grinding machines to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral crushing and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral crushing and grinding machines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $287 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines?
The HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines is subheading 8474.20. 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 8474 page.
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