Pressure reducing valves imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pressure reducing valves by Libya reached $4.2 million in 2024 (257 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $77.0 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 | $4.2M | 257 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 191 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 114 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 92 t |
| 2017 | $77.0M | 915 t |
Where Libya imports pressure reducing valves from
Most of the value came from Turkey (37%), Germany (22%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $923K | 22% |
| Italy | $492K | 12% |
| Japan | $385K | 9.3% |
| United States | $301K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $189K | 4.5% |
| China | $157K | 3.8% |
| India | $122K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.23 per kg, 53% below the world average of $34.22, 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.
Pressure reducing valves exports from Libya
In 2024, Libya exported pressure reducing valves worth $244 thousand (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $244K | 100% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya pressure reducing valves imports (HS 8481.10): 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 8481.10: Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure reducing valves imported by Libya?
Libya imported pressure reducing valves worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 257 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure reducing valves to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure reducing valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.23 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $34.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure reducing valves to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, a fall of 95%. The peak was 2017 at $77.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Libya also export pressure reducing valves?
Yes. Libya exported $244 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Denmark. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure reducing valves?
The HS code for pressure reducing valves is subheading 8481.10. 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 8481 page.
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