Forklift parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.3 million of forklift parts in 2024 (209 tonnes). Value rose 168% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | 209 t |
| 2023 | $843K | 123 t |
| 2022 | $721K | 94 t |
| 2021 | $603K | 65 t |
| 2020 | $272K | 76 t |
| 2019 | $634K | 48 t |
| 2018 | $603K | 40 t |
| 2017 | $251K | 40 t |
Where Libya imports forklift parts from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 61% |
| China | $410K | 18% |
| Turkey | $114K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $109K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $94K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $42K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $38K | 1.7% |
| Malta | $24K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $18K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.79 per kg, 67% above the world average of $6.45. 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 forklift parts imports (HS 8431.20): 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 8431.20: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported forklift parts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 209 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 168% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to Libya?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (18%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 418% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.79 per kg in 2024, 67% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 801%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $773 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for forklift parts?
The HS code for forklift parts is subheading 8431.20. 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 8431 page.
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