Aircraft imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aircraft by Libya reached $18.6 million in 2024 (77 tonnes). That is 445% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 210% 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 | $18.6M | 77 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 5 t |
| 2020 | $1K | - |
| 2019 | $943K | 41 t |
| 2018 | $4K | - |
| 2017 | $7K | 1 t |
Where Libya imports aircraft from
Bulgaria alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $16.4M | 88% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $514K | 2.8% |
| Slovenia | $482K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 88% |
| 8802.30 | Medium aeroplanes | 6.7% |
| 8802.11 | Light helicopters | 2.8% |
| 8802.12 | Heavy helicopters | 2.6% |
| 8802.60 | Spacecraft and satellites | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $241.11 per kg, 75% below the world average of $969.93, 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 aircraft imports (HS 8802): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Libya?
Libya imported aircraft worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 445% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Libya?
Bulgaria was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $241.11 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $969.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8802.40 (88% of the value) and 8802.30 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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