Vehicle bodies imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Libya imported vehicle bodies worth $5.7 million (595 tonnes). Value rose 111% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% 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 | $5.7M | 595 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 462 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $726K | 360 t |
| 2019 | $485K | 28 t |
| 2018 | $61K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $59K | 2 t |
Where Libya imports vehicle bodies from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (46%), United States (40%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 46% |
| United States | $2.3M | 40% |
| Italy | $583K | 10% |
| Tunisia | $117K | 2% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.3% |
| China | $10K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 70% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.64 per kg, close to the world average of $9.00.
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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle bodies worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 595 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (40%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.64 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (70% of the value) and 8707.10 (30%).
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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