Packing and wrapping machinery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing and wrapping machinery by Libya reached $14.0 million in 2024 (359 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $14.0M | 359 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 501 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 576 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 599 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 525 t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 128 t |
Where Libya imports packing and wrapping machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+194% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.93 per kg, close to the world average of $35.78.
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 packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by Libya?
Libya imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 359 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.93 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $35.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. 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 8422 page.
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