Personal and household scales imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.0 million of personal and household scales in 2024 (374 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | 374 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 277 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 437 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 232 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $782K | 176 t |
| 2017 | $322K | 61 t |
Where Libya imports personal and household scales from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 95% |
| Germany | $42K | 2.1% |
| United States | $21K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $8K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.35, 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 personal and household scales imports (HS 8423.10): 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 8423.10: Weighing machines: personal (including baby scales) and household scales.
Common questions
What is the value of personal and household scales imported by Libya?
Libya imported personal and household scales worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 374 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply personal and household scales to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (2%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of personal and household scales per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of personal and household scales to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $322 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 527%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for personal and household scales?
The HS code for personal and household scales is subheading 8423.10. 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 8423 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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