Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery by Libya reached $79.1 million in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 80% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% 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 | $79.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $43.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $403K | 48 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 345 t |
| 2020 | $493K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 540 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 438 t |
Where Libya imports self-propelled boring and sinking machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 per kg, 49% below the world average of $11.71, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imports (HS 8430.41): 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 8430.41: Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery imported by Libya?
Libya imported self-propelled boring and sinking machinery worth $79.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($74.5 million), followed by Canada (3%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $11.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled boring and sinking machinery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $79.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled boring and sinking machinery is subheading 8430.41. 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 8430 page.
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