Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $52.6 million (18.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 259% 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 | $52.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $421K | 94 t |
| 2018 | $54K | 116 t |
| 2017 | $7K | 10 t |
Where Libya imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.1M | 51% |
| India | $8.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $5.8M | 11% |
| France | $3.5M | 6.6% |
| Tunisia | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $614K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $601K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $405K | 0.8% |
| Kuwait | $386K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 44% below the world average of $4.97, 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 excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Libya?
Libya imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by India (17%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7 thousand in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
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