Transformer imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $123.8 million of transformer in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $123.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $77.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), China (18%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $28.2M | 23% |
| China | $21.9M | 18% |
| Turkey | $19.6M | 16% |
| India | $11.0M | 8.9% |
| United States | $10.6M | 8.6% |
| Tunisia | $10.4M | 8.4% |
| Lebanon | $8.0M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 33% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 24% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 18% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 14% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 6.4% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 1.9% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 0.7% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.11 per kg, 56% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Libya?
Libya imported transformer worth $123.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($28.2 million), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.11 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $123.8 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $58.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (32% of the value) and 8504.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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