Diesel engine parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine parts by Libya reached $31.4 million in 2024 (866 tonnes). Value rose 139% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $31.4M | 866 t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 769 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 699 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 350 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 331 t |
Where Libya imports diesel engine parts from
One supplier dominates: Niger accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $16.9M | 54% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $804K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $632K | 2% |
| India | $508K | 1.6% |
| United States | $382K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.26 per kg, 188% above the world average of $12.57. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported diesel engine parts worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 866 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Libya?
Niger was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.26 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 582%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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