Pliers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pliers by Libya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (421 tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.2 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 | $2.2M | 421 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 369 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 435 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 526 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $428K | 83 t |
Where Libya imports pliers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 80% |
| Germany | $112K | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $109K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 3% |
| Tunisia | $51K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $43K | 2% |
| Singapore | $18K | 0.8% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 50% below the world average of $10.42, 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 pliers imports (HS 8203.20): 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 8203.20: Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools.
Common questions
What is the value of pliers imported by Libya?
Libya imported pliers worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 421 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply pliers to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Taiwan (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $10.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pliers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $428 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. The peak was 2019 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pliers?
The HS code for pliers is subheading 8203.20. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8203 page.
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