Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $4.0 million of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) in 2024 (541 tonnes). Value rose 107% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% 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 | $4.0M | 541 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $621K | 122 t |
| 2021 | $825K | 350 t |
| 2020 | $331K | 308 t |
| 2019 | $466K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $46K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $39K | 1 t |
Where Libya imports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from
Turkey alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.6M | 66% |
| United States | $619K | 15% |
| Italy | $580K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $117K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $18K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.3% |
| China | $9K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.44 per kg, close to the world average of $9.09.
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 (tractor/bus/truck) imports (HS 8707.90): 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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 541 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 107% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Libya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.44 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. 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 8707 page.
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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