Planer machine imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of planer machine by Libya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (197 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% 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 | $2.1M | 197 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 205 t |
| 2022 | $911K | 149 t |
| 2021 | $697K | 113 t |
| 2020 | $339K | 96 t |
| 2019 | $360K | 25 t |
| 2018 | $136K | 5 t |
| 2017 | $89K | 5 t |
Where Libya imports planer machine from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (38%), Italy (25%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $811K | 38% |
| Italy | $519K | 25% |
| Egypt | $390K | 19% |
| China | $342K | 16% |
| India | $22K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0.4% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8461
| 8461.50 | Sawing and cutting-off machines | 72% |
| 8461.90 | Planing machines | 27% |
| 8461.40 | Gear cutting and grinding machines | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8461.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.74 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.01, 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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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 8461: Machine-tools; for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting and grinding, finishing, sawing, cutting off and other tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of planer machine imported by Libya?
Libya imported planer machine worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply planer machine to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($811 thousand), followed by Italy (25%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of planer machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.74 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of planer machine to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $89 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $2.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $851 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for planer machine?
The HS code for planer machine is heading 8461. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8461.50 (72% of the value) and 8461.90 (27%).
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