Radar imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported radar worth $3.9 million (62 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $3.9M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 88 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 18 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 26 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $197K | 1 t |
Where Libya imports radar from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Germany (21%), Canada (19%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigation equipment | 62% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 26% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.78 per kg, 54% below the world average of $139.13, 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 radar imports (HS 8526): 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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Libya?
Libya imported radar worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Canada (19%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.78 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $139.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radar to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (62% of the value) and 8526.10 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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