Road rollers and compactors imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $10.0 million of road rollers and compactors in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 135% 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 | $10.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 214 t |
| 2018 | $57K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $25K | 8 t |
Where Libya imports road rollers and compactors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+341% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 60% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $833K | 8.4% |
| Turkey | $462K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $398K | 4% |
| India | $280K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $235K | 2.4% |
| France | $179K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $129K | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $101K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 52% below the world average of $5.65, 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 road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Libya?
Libya imported road rollers and compactors worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Tunisia (11%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. 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 8429 page.
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