Special purpose vehicles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $63.2 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $63.2M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $44.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 724 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 449 t |
Where Libya imports special purpose vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Turkey (22%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.1M | 27% |
| Turkey | $13.9M | 22% |
| Italy | $9.7M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 8.4% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 6.5% |
| Tunisia | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 49% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 19% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 18% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 13% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
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 special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Libya?
Libya imported special purpose vehicles worth $63.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by Turkey (22%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 764% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $63.2 million in 2024, an increase of 526%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (49% of the value) and 8705.30 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Libya, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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