Wood working machine imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported wood working machine worth $5.4 million (827 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $5.4M | 827 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 635 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 439 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 688 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 412 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 340 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $545K | 86 t |
Where Libya imports wood working machine from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Turkey (30%), Austria (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 31% |
| Austria | $604K | 11% |
| Italy | $400K | 7.4% |
| Egypt | $383K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $137K | 2.5% |
| France | $74K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $23K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8465
| 8465.99 | Wood working machines (other types) | 30% |
| 8465.91 | Wood sawing machines | 22% |
| 8465.92 | Wood planing and milling machines | 14% |
| 8465.20 | Wood machining center | 11% |
| 8465.96 | Wood splitting and slicing machines | 8.3% |
| 8465.94 | Wood bending and assembling machines | 5.7% |
| 8465.95 | Wood drilling and morticing machines | 4.2% |
| 8465.10 | Multi-operation wood machine | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8465.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.53 per kg, 35% below the world average of $10.06, 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 wood working machine imports (HS 8465): 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 8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials.
Common questions
What is the value of wood working machine imported by Libya?
Libya imported wood working machine worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 827 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood working machine to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (30%) and Austria (11%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood working machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.53 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $10.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood working machine to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $545 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 893%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood working machine?
The HS code for wood working machine is heading 8465. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8465.99 (30% of the value) and 8465.91 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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