Forklift imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $13.1 million of forklift in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $13.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 524 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 231 t |
Where Libya imports forklift from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 57% |
| Tunisia | $1.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 8.9% |
| Netherlands | $812K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $449K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $444K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $428K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $332K | 2.5% |
| France | $229K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $197K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 77% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 17% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 48% below the world average of $6.11, 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 forklift imports (HS 8427): 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: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Libya?
Libya imported forklift worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by Tunisia (11%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 876% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, an increase of 971%. The peak was 2023 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (77% of the value) and 8427.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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