Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $15.7 million of diesel cars 1500-2500cc in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $28.7 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 | $15.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $28.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 7.3K t |
Where Libya imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
South Korea alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $10.0M | 64% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 11% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| Tunisia | $726K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $320K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $107K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $91K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 90% below the world average of $13.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Libya?
Libya imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Libya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Switzerland (11%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 922% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2019 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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