Pleasure vessels imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.9 million of pleasure vessels in 2024 (104 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.9M | 104 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 125 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 69 t |
| 2020 | $970K | 52 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 67 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 90 t |
| 2017 | $733K | 26 t |
Where Libya imports pleasure vessels from
Most of the value came from United States (43%), Turkey (36%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 43% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 36% |
| China | $645K | 17% |
| Belgium | $63K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $60K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8903
| 8903.99 | Rowing boats and canoes | 59% |
| 8903.10 | Inflatable pleasure boats | 32% |
| 8903.92 | Motor pleasure boats | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.42 per kg, close to the world average of $46.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Libya pleasure vessels imports (HS 8903): 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 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes.
Common questions
What is the value of pleasure vessels imported by Libya?
Libya imported pleasure vessels worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 104 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pleasure vessels to Libya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (36%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of pleasure vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.42 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $46.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pleasure vessels to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $733 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pleasure vessels?
The HS code for pleasure vessels is heading 8903. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8903.99 (59% of the value) and 8903.10 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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