Steam and sand blasting machines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steam and sand blasting machines by Libya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | 236 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 332 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $658K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $408K | 20 t |
Where Libya imports steam and sand blasting machines from
Most of the value came from Turkey (30%), China (28%), Italy (23%). Among the main suppliers, Malta grew fastest (+881% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $697K | 30% |
| China | $661K | 28% |
| Italy | $531K | 23% |
| Germany | $196K | 8.4% |
| United States | $93K | 4% |
| Malta | $50K | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $39K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.2% |
| Slovenia | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.86 per kg, close to the world average of $10.51.
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 steam and sand blasting machines imports (HS 8424.30): 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 8424.30: Mechanical appliances: steam or sand blasting machines and similar jet projecting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam and sand blasting machines imported by Libya?
Libya imported steam and sand blasting machines worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam and sand blasting machines to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($696 thousand), followed by China (28%) and Italy (23%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 881% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam and sand blasting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.86 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $10.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steam and sand blasting machines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $408 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 471%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam and sand blasting machines?
The HS code for steam and sand blasting machines is subheading 8424.30. 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 8424 page.
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