Gearbox imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Libya reached $23.0 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $23.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.3M | 883 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 734 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 191 t |
Where Libya imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from Germany (23%), China (14%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 23% |
| China | $3.3M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 11% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 9.3% |
| France | $1.8M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 7.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $762K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $729K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $649K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 23% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 21% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 19% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 16% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 13% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 8.1% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 31% above the world average of $11.58. 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 gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Libya?
Libya imported gearbox worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Libya?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (14%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, an increase of 364%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (23% of the value) and 8483.30 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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