Utility meters imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported utility meters worth $62.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 115% 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 | $62.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $56.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 107 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 163 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 70 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $288K | 9 t |
Where Libya imports utility meters from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.0M | 98% |
| Egypt | $530K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 0.3% |
| United States | $98K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $94K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $90K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0% |
| Spain | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 94% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 5.3% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 0.7% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.03 per kg, close to the world average of $31.70.
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 utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Libya?
Libya imported utility meters worth $62.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($61.0 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 948% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $288 thousand in 2017 to $62.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (94% of the value) and 9028.90 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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