Construction and public works machinery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported construction and public works machinery worth $17.4 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 99% 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 | $17.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 469 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $575K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $141K | 7 t |
Where Libya imports construction and public works machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), Italy (13%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.1M | 47% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 10% |
| China | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Denmark | $352K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $179K | 1% |
| Egypt | $169K | 1% |
| Spain | $147K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.81 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
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 construction and public works machinery imports (HS 8479.10): 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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Libya?
Libya imported construction and public works machinery worth $17.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.81 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $12.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141 thousand in 2017 to $17.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
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