Portable air compressors imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable air compressors by Libya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.2M | 173 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $327K | 33 t |
Where Libya imports portable air compressors from
Most of the value came from France (29%), United Kingdom (16%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $631K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $359K | 16% |
| Italy | $336K | 15% |
| China | $285K | 13% |
| Turkey | $259K | 12% |
| Egypt | $173K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $93K | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $30K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $27K | 1.2% |
| Malta | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.75 per kg, 29% above the world average of $9.90. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by Libya?
Libya imported portable air compressors worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 173 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to Libya?
France was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($631 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.75 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $9.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of portable air compressors to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $327 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 574%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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