Automotive lighting imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $14.8 million of automotive lighting in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $14.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 712 t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 939 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 728 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 269 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 191 t |
Where Libya imports automotive lighting from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.6M | 85% |
| Taiwan | $751K | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $589K | 4% |
| Italy | $301K | 2% |
| India | $128K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $115K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $46K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $43K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8512
| 8512.20 | Motor vehicle lights | 83% |
| 8512.90 | Vehicle lighting and wiper parts | 7.5% |
| 8512.40 | Windscreen wipers and defrosters | 4.6% |
| 8512.30 | Vehicle horns and signals | 4.4% |
| 8512.10 | Bicycle lights | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.37 per kg, 68% below the world average of $25.79, 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 automotive lighting imports (HS 8512): 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 8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of automotive lighting imported by Libya?
Libya imported automotive lighting worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply automotive lighting to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Taiwan (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of automotive lighting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.37 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $25.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of automotive lighting to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for automotive lighting?
The HS code for automotive lighting is heading 8512. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8512.20 (83% of the value) and 8512.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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