Transmission gears and sprockets imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.6 million of transmission gears and sprockets in 2024 (220 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.6M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 136 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 172 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $904K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $675K | 31 t |
Where Libya imports transmission gears and sprockets from
The largest suppliers were Germany (25%), South Korea (17%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $900K | 25% |
| South Korea | $596K | 17% |
| China | $584K | 16% |
| United States | $377K | 11% |
| Belgium | $300K | 8.3% |
| United Kingdom | $256K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $202K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $59K | 1.7% |
| France | $49K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.38 per kg, 64% above the world average of $9.96. 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 transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by Libya?
Libya imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($900 thousand), followed by South Korea (17%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.38 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $9.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission gears and sprockets to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $675 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 434%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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