Telephone and communication parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $14.6 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (327 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.9 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 | $14.6M | 327 t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 264 t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 525 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 705 t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 509 t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 166 t |
Where Libya imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 74% |
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 12% |
| Sweden | $999K | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $353K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $171K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $157K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $140K | 1% |
| United States | $93K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.75 per kg, 65% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Libya
Exports of telephone and communication parts by Libya reached $253 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $231K | 91% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 7% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported telephone and communication parts worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 327 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Sweden (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.75 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $26.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
Does Libya also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Libya exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Hong Kong and Sweden. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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