Lifting machinery parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $92.3 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $92.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $31.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $41.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $23.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $39.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $28.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 1.6K t |
Where Libya imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Tunisia (46%), China (25%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $42.4M | 46% |
| China | $23.5M | 25% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 6.4% |
| United States | $4.6M | 5% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.4M | 2.6% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Sweden | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 73% |
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 13% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 5.7% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 4.3% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 2.5% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 1.1% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 1% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.25 per kg, 53% above the world average of $6.72. 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 lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported lifting machinery parts worth $92.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by China (25%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 753% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.25 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $92.3 million in 2024, an increase of 607%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (73% of the value) and 8431.49 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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