Spectrometers imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spectrometers by Libya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). That is 192% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 103% 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 | $2.3M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $786K | 6 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 6 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $322K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 1 t |
Where Libya imports spectrometers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), Egypt (17%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $945K | 41% |
| Egypt | $381K | 17% |
| France | $193K | 8.4% |
| United States | $191K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 5.8% |
| China | $126K | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $110K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $109K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $51K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $20K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $266.92 per kg, 38% below the world average of $431.12, 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 spectrometers imports (HS 9027.30): 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 9027.30: Spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR).
Common questions
What is the value of spectrometers imported by Libya?
Libya imported spectrometers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 192% on 2023.
Which countries supply spectrometers to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($944 thousand), followed by Egypt (17%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of spectrometers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $266.92 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $431.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spectrometers to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spectrometers?
The HS code for spectrometers is subheading 9027.30. 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 9027 page.
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