Specialized service vehicles imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported specialized service vehicles worth $31.2 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $31.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $22.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 495 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 123 t |
Where Libya imports specialized service vehicles from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), China (23%), Italy (21%). Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+698% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.2M | 33% |
| China | $7.1M | 23% |
| Italy | $6.5M | 21% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 6.2% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 6.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $804K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $610K | 2% |
| United States | $500K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, 39% below the world average of $11.05, 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 service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by Libya?
Libya imported specialized service vehicles worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Italy (21%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $11.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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