Crane imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $53.0 million of crane in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 179% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $53.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 984 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 522 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 708 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 246 t |
Where Libya imports crane from
Ireland alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+676% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $33.8M | 64% |
| China | $11.2M | 21% |
| India | $1.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $778K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $688K | 1.3% |
| United States | $593K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $563K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $505K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 64% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 23% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 9.7% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 1.5% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 0.9% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 0.4% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 0.2% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.92 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
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 crane imports (HS 8426): 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: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Libya?
Libya imported crane worth $53.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Libya?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by China (21%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.92 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $6.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $53.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (64% of the value) and 8426.41 (23%).
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