Surveying instruments imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported surveying instruments worth $13.5 million (83 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $13.5M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 229 t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 33 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 24 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 53 t |
Where Libya imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (34%), United States (26%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $4.6M | 34% |
| United States | $3.5M | 26% |
| China | $1.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $886K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $618K | 4.6% |
| Spain | $284K | 2.1% |
| India | $85K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $80K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 48% |
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 47% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 2.4% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 2% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $162.11 per kg, 55% above the world average of $104.45. 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 instruments imports (HS 9015): 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: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Libya?
Libya imported surveying instruments worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $162.11 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $104.45 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 instruments to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9015.90 (48% of the value) and 9015.80 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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