Surveying instruments (other) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $6.3 million of surveying instruments (other) in 2024 (18 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $6.3M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 189 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 266 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 30 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 9 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 14 t |
Where Libya imports surveying instruments (other) from
The largest suppliers were United States (49%), Tunisia (30%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+522% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.1M | 49% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 30% |
| China | $526K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $493K | 7.8% |
| India | $85K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $45K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $40K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $37K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $349.90 per kg, 55% above the world average of $225.62. 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Libya?
Libya imported surveying instruments (other) worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Tunisia (30%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $349.90 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $225.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. 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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