Prosthetic body parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported prosthetic body parts worth $2.6 million (3 tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.2 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 | $2.6M | 3 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 3 t |
| 2022 | $906K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 5 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 3 t |
Where Libya imports prosthetic body parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (37%), Italy (20%), United States (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $954K | 37% |
| Italy | $514K | 20% |
| United States | $399K | 15% |
| Belgium | $397K | 15% |
| China | $222K | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $101K | 3.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $861.73 per kg, 21% above the world average of $713.27. 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 prosthetic body parts imports (HS 9021.31): 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 9021.31: Artificial parts of the body.
Common questions
What is the value of prosthetic body parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported prosthetic body parts worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply prosthetic body parts to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($954 thousand), followed by Italy (20%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of prosthetic body parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $861.73 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $713.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prosthetic body parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prosthetic body parts?
The HS code for prosthetic body parts is subheading 9021.31. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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