Printing press imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing press by Libya reached $13.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.5 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 | $13.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $28.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 826 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 286 t |
Where Libya imports printing press from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Germany (22%), Poland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery parts (other) | 37% |
| 8443.13 | Offset printing press (sheet-fed) | 23% |
| 8443.32 | Networkable printer copiers | 17% |
| 8443.31 | Multifunction printer copiers | 13% |
| 8443.16 | Flexographic printing machines | 4% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery parts | 1.8% |
| 8443.39 | Standalone printer copiers | 1.7% |
| 8443.17 | Gravure printing machinery | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.00 per kg, 69% below the world average of $28.82, 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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The shipment records behind Libya printing press imports (HS 8443): 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 8443: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing press imported by Libya?
Libya imported printing press worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Poland (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.00 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $28.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printing press to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2022 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (37% of the value) and 8443.13 (23%).
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