Specialized machinery parts imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported specialized machinery parts worth $5.1 million (803 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $35.8 million.
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 | $5.1M | 803 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 188 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $35.8M | 1.8K t |
Where Libya imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Italy (21%), China (14%), Turkey (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.0M | 21% |
| China | $701K | 14% |
| Turkey | $651K | 13% |
| Tunisia | $504K | 9.9% |
| United States | $416K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $390K | 7.7% |
| Greece | $354K | 6.9% |
| Romania | $257K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $137K | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.35 per kg, 75% below the world average of $25.44, 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 parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Libya?
Libya imported specialized machinery parts worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 803 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.35 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $25.44 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 parts to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2017 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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