Excavator imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Libya reached $131.1 million in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 161% 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 | $131.1M | 45.3K t |
| 2023 | $95.6M | 34.3K t |
| 2022 | $44.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 858 t |
| 2017 | $161K | 118 t |
Where Libya imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.1M | 63% |
| Tunisia | $10.2M | 7.8% |
| India | $9.9M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 4.5% |
| France | $4.3M | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Kuwait | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 40% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 34% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 7.6% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 6.5% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 5.2% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 5.1% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 1.4% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 48% below the world average of $5.55, 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 excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Libya?
Libya imported excavator worth $131.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($82.1 million), followed by Tunisia (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $161 thousand in 2017 to $131.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (40% of the value) and 8429.51 (34%).
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