Trucks imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Libya reached $154.9 million in 2024 (53.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $154.9M | 53.2K t |
| 2023 | $160.7M | 41.4K t |
| 2022 | $113.8M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $174.8M | 70.4K t |
| 2020 | $148.5M | 65.8K t |
| 2019 | $150.0M | 17.1K t |
| 2018 | $79.1M | 21.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 4.6K t |
Where Libya imports trucks from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Thailand (23%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.7M | 26% |
| Thailand | $35.1M | 23% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $10.5M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $10.5M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 5.7% |
| United States | $7.8M | 5% |
| Spain | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $3.6M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 30% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 25% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 22% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 16% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 6.6% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.2% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 70% below the world average of $9.72, 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 trucks imports (HS 8704): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Libya?
Libya imported trucks worth $154.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($39.7 million), followed by Thailand (23%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $154.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $174.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $123.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (30% of the value) and 8704.31 (25%).
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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