Public transit buses imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported public transit buses worth $18.6 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $18.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Libya imports public transit buses from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Egypt (27%), Japan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+885% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 76% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 24% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, 48% below the world average of $11.87, 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 public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Libya?
Libya imported public transit buses worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Egypt (27%) and Japan (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of public transit buses to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, an increase of 820%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (76% of the value) and 8702.90 (24%).
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