Reversible heat pumps imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.3 million of reversible heat pumps in 2024 (614 tonnes). Value fell 89% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.1 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 | $5.3M | 614 t |
| 2023 | $48.1M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 614 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 159 t |
| 2017 | $585K | 75 t |
Where Libya imports reversible heat pumps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 65% |
| Turkey | $482K | 9.1% |
| Tunisia | $406K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $361K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $341K | 6.4% |
| Bahrain | $242K | 4.5% |
| United States | $55K | 1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.68 per kg, 31% below the world average of $12.60, 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 reversible heat pumps imports (HS 8415.81): 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 8415.81: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit and a valve for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (reversible heat pumps).
Common questions
What is the value of reversible heat pumps imported by Libya?
Libya imported reversible heat pumps worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 614 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply reversible heat pumps to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Tunisia (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average import price of reversible heat pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $12.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of reversible heat pumps to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $585 thousand in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 811%. The peak was 2023 at $48.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for reversible heat pumps?
The HS code for reversible heat pumps is subheading 8415.81. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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