Diesel engine imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Libya reached $6.6 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $6.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 272 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 499 t |
Where Libya imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (31%), China (30%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 31% |
| China | $2.0M | 30% |
| Germany | $764K | 12% |
| Malta | $595K | 9% |
| Tunisia | $215K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $214K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $143K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $125K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $116K | 1.8% |
| Japan | $62K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 51% |
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 49% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 85% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Libya?
The shipment records behind Libya diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Libya?
Libya imported diesel engine worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Libya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (30%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (51% of the value) and 8408.90 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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