Crane trucks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported crane trucks worth $11.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 772% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% 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 | $11.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 673 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 269 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 781 t |
| 2020 | $936K | 212 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 543 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $383K | 46 t |
Where Libya imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 54% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 28% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $115K | 1% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.3% |
| Tunisia | $21K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.2% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, close to the world average of $4.69.
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 trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Libya?
Libya imported crane trucks worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 772% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane trucks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $383 thousand in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. 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 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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