Piston engine imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported piston engine worth $5.6 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $5.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 309 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports piston engine from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Korea (30%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 39% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 30% |
| Japan | $491K | 8.8% |
| Taiwan | $318K | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $229K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $189K | 3.4% |
| United States | $99K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $88K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $81K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $78K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 48% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 33% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 17% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 1% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.8% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 0.8% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 95% below the world average of $17.78, 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 piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Libya?
Libya imported piston engine worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Korea (30%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8407.34 (48% of the value) and 8407.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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