Prosthetics (non-joint) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.1 million of prosthetics (non-joint) in 2024 (11 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.3 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 | $2.1M | 11 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $992K | 16 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 8 t |
Where Libya imports prosthetics (non-joint) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (43%), Belgium (17%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $894K | 43% |
| Belgium | $353K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $271K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $109K | 5.3% |
| India | $101K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $94K | 4.5% |
| United States | $60K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $59K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $22K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $188.05 per kg, 80% below the world average of $960.31, 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 prosthetics (non-joint) imports (HS 9021.39): 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 9021.39: Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints.
Common questions
What is the value of prosthetics (non-joint) imported by Libya?
Libya imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply prosthetics (non-joint) to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($894 thousand), followed by Belgium (17%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of prosthetics (non-joint) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $188.05 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $960.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prosthetics (non-joint) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prosthetics (non-joint)?
The HS code for prosthetics (non-joint) is subheading 9021.39. 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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