Bicycles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $8.8 million of bicycles in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.3 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 | $8.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 993 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 272 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 44 t |
Where Libya imports bicycles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 97% |
| Tunisia | $143K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $30K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.3% |
| United States | $22K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.19, 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 bicycles imports (HS 8712): 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 8712: Bicycles and other cycles; including delivery tricycles, not motorised.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycles imported by Libya?
Libya imported bicycles worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Tunisia (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 738%. The peak was 2023 at $11.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycles?
The HS code for bicycles is heading 8712. In Libya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8712.00. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8712 page.
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