Vehicle brakes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $22.0 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $22.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Libya imports vehicle brakes from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), South Korea (36%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $6.21, 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 vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle brakes worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by South Korea (36%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 835% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $6.21 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 brakes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, an increase of 195%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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 8708 page.
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