Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $46.8 million of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). That is 118% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 126% 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 | $46.8M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 855 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 567 t |
| 2017 | $156K | 140 t |
Where Libya imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Turkey (22%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 62% below the world average of $7.05, 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 heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Libya?
Libya imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $46.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 911% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156 thousand in 2017 to $46.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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