Front-end loaders imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Libya reached $44.4 million in 2024 (16.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 138% 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 | $44.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 380 t |
| 2017 | $102K | 73 t |
Where Libya imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.1M | 84% |
| Tunisia | $3.0M | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $673K | 1.5% |
| India | $429K | 1% |
| Egypt | $425K | 1% |
| Germany | $238K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $207K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $199K | 0.5% |
| France | $179K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 60% below the world average of $6.70, 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 front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Libya?
Libya imported front-end loaders worth $44.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($37.1 million), followed by Tunisia (7%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102 thousand in 2017 to $44.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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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