Radio receiver imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported radio receiver worth $2.2 million (267 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.2M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 352 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 46 t |
Where Libya imports radio receiver from
China alone supplied 75% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 75% |
| United Kingdom | $519K | 23% |
| United States | $28K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 37% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 23% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 23% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 9.8% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 6.5% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 1.1% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 75% below the world average of $33.05, 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 radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Libya?
Libya imported radio receiver worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of radio receiver to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8527.91 (37% of the value) and 8527.21 (23%).
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