Hoist imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported hoist worth $8.8 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 603 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 837 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 714 t |
Where Libya imports hoist from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 65% |
| Germany | $864K | 9.8% |
| Tunisia | $563K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $532K | 6% |
| Italy | $328K | 3.7% |
| Pakistan | $195K | 2.2% |
| France | $174K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $83K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 58% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 13% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 12% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 9.8% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 3.8% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 3.8% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.40 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.87, 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 hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Libya?
Libya imported hoist worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Tunisia (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.40 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hoist to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (58% of the value) and 8425.19 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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