Specialized machinery imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $86.1 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $86.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $44.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $35.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 747 t |
| 2017 | $56.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Libya imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were Tunisia (34%), Turkey (16%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+418% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $29.1M | 34% |
| Turkey | $13.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 15% |
| China | $7.9M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 8.2% |
| United States | $6.5M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1.5M | 1.8% |
| Romania | $919K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $727K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 66% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 20% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 5.9% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 4.1% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 2.9% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 0.4% |
| 8479.30 | Particle board and wood treatment machinery | 0.4% |
| 8479.60 | Evaporative air coolers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.99 per kg, 41% below the world average of $18.55, 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 specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Libya?
Libya imported specialized machinery worth $86.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Libya?
Tunisia was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($29.1 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.99 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.9 million in 2017 to $86.1 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (66% of the value) and 8479.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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