Tool sets imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported tool sets worth $2.0 million (296 tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $2.0M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 438 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 186 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 117 t |
| 2017 | $217K | 26 t |
Where Libya imports tool sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+853% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 52% |
| Taiwan | $415K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $252K | 12% |
| United States | $157K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $8K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.89 per kg, close to the world average of $6.05.
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 tool sets imports (HS 8206): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8206: Tools, hand; two or more of heading no. 8202 to 8205, put up in sets for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of tool sets imported by Libya?
Libya imported tool sets worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool sets to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Taiwan (20%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 853% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.89 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tool sets to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $217 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 839%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool sets?
The HS code for tool sets is heading 8206. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8206.00. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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