Worn body appliances imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn body appliances by Libya reached $5.2 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.8 million.
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 | $5.2M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 27 t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 32 t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 12 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 2 t |
Where Libya imports worn body appliances from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (44%), Germany (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 44% |
| Germany | $867K | 17% |
| Belgium | $665K | 13% |
| Poland | $626K | 12% |
| Austria | $205K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 3.7% |
| France | $114K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $55K | 1.1% |
| China | $50K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $233.51 per kg, 60% below the world average of $585.08, 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 worn body appliances imports (HS 9021.90): 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 9021.90: Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of worn body appliances imported by Libya?
Libya imported worn body appliances worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn body appliances to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn body appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $233.51 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $585.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn body appliances to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2019 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn body appliances?
The HS code for worn body appliances is subheading 9021.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 page.
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