Lift and escalator parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $5.3 million of lift and escalator parts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 888 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 659 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 538 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 676 t |
Where Libya imports lift and escalator parts from
Turkey alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $4.5M | 85% |
| Italy | $429K | 8.1% |
| China | $174K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $50K | 1% |
| Sweden | $42K | 0.8% |
| France | $28K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Greece | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.75 per kg, 47% below the world average of $5.18, 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 lift and escalator parts imports (HS 8431.31): 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 8431.31: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of lift and escalator parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported lift and escalator parts worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply lift and escalator parts to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Italy (8%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 647% on the year.
What is the average import price of lift and escalator parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.75 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lift and escalator parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lift and escalator parts?
The HS code for lift and escalator parts is subheading 8431.31. 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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