Tractors imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tractors by Libya reached $118.2 million in 2024 (38.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 116% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 136% 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 | $118.2M | 38.1K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.8M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.8M | 23.6K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $291K | 268 t |
Where Libya imports tractors from
Spain alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $61.8M | 52% |
| Italy | $17.5M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 9.4% |
| France | $7.4M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $5.9M | 5% |
| China | $4.5M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $1.2M | 1% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 95% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 2.3% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 1.1% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 0.8% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.2% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 0.1% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.1% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 65% below the world average of $8.81, 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 tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Libya?
Libya imported tractors worth $118.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Libya?
Spain was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($61.8 million), followed by Italy (15%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 800% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $291 thousand in 2017 to $118.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (95% of the value) and 8701.95 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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