Surveying instrument parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.5 million of surveying instrument parts in 2024 (46 tonnes). That is 159% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $6.5M | 46 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 38 t |
Where Libya imports surveying instrument parts from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (41%), United Kingdom (16%), Saudi Arabia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $886K | 14% |
| China | $779K | 12% |
| Germany | $557K | 8.6% |
| United States | $454K | 7% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $19K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $141.57 per kg, 27% above the world average of $111.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 surveying instrument parts imports (HS 9015.90): 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 9015.90: Surveying equipment: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9015.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instrument parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported surveying instrument parts worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 46 tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 159% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instrument parts to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (16%) and Saudi Arabia (14%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 567% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instrument parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $141.57 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $111.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instrument parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 498%. The peak was 2019 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instrument parts?
The HS code for surveying instrument parts is subheading 9015.90. 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 9015 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Libya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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