Electric forklifts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric forklifts by Libya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (508 tonnes). That is 81% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $2.3M | 508 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $677K | 186 t |
| 2021 | $941K | 389 t |
| 2020 | $696K | 184 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 236 t |
| 2018 | $491K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $243K | 28 t |
Where Libya imports electric forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Tunisia (40%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+809% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.11, 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 electric forklifts imports (HS 8427.10): 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 8427.10: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric forklifts imported by Libya?
Libya imported electric forklifts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Tunisia (40%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric forklifts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $243 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 837%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric forklifts?
The HS code for electric forklifts is subheading 8427.10. 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 8427 page.
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