Vehicle diesel engines imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle diesel engines by Libya reached $3.3 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $3.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $544K | 438 t |
Where Libya imports vehicle diesel engines from
South Korea alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 61% |
| China | $298K | 8.9% |
| Tunisia | $180K | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $143K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $127K | 3.8% |
| Singapore | $116K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $114K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $62K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $54K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, 91% below the world average of $15.56, 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 diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle diesel engines worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Libya?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (9%) and Tunisia (5%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 386% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $15.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $544 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 513%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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