Valve imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $114.5 million of valve in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $114.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $101.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $92.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $101.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $74.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $93.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $56.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $116.1M | 4.1K t |
Where Libya imports valve from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), China (24%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $31.7M | 28% |
| China | $27.6M | 24% |
| Turkey | $15.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $8.7M | 7.6% |
| United States | $5.4M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 4% |
| Romania | $4.2M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 3.2% |
| Tunisia | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| Malta | $2.0M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 73% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 11% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 6.4% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 3.6% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 3.3% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.06 per kg, 46% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Libya
Libya exported $308 thousand of valve in 2024 (6 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $244K | 79% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 16% |
| Italy | $8K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $3K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.2% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Libya?
Libya imported valve worth $114.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 222% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.06 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $116.1 million in 2017 to $114.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $116.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.9 million a year.
Does Libya also export valve?
Yes. Libya exported $308 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Libya is a net importer of this product, by about $114.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (73% of the value) and 8481.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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