Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $34.1 million of bridge and gantry cranes in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17078% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $34.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $199K | 67 t |
| 2022 | $171K | 48 t |
| 2021 | $549K | 123 t |
| 2020 | $155K | 135 t |
| 2019 | $278K | 52 t |
| 2018 | $587K | 114 t |
| 2017 | $441K | 28 t |
Where Libya imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Ireland alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $33.8M | 99% |
| China | $193K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $81K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Canada | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.53 per kg, 95% above the world average of $6.95. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Libya?
Libya imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Libya?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by China (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.53 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $6.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $440 thousand in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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