Refrigerator imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $77.0 million of refrigerator in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $77.0M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $95.7M | 23.2K t |
| 2022 | $81.3M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $77.7M | 18.6K t |
| 2020 | $42.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $69.5M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 6.8K t |
Where Libya imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $39.0M | 51% |
| China | $15.9M | 21% |
| Egypt | $5.6M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 3% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2% |
| India | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $791K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 42% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 16% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 14% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 13% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 4.5% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 3.6% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 2.3% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.19, 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 refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Libya?
Libya imported refrigerator worth $77.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($39.0 million), followed by China (21%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $77.0 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2023 at $95.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8418.10 (42% of the value) and 8418.30 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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