Vehicle engines over 1 litre imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $2.7 million of vehicle engines over 1 litre in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $999K | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 915 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 143 t |
| 2018 | $962K | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $649K | 954 t |
Where Libya imports vehicle engines over 1 litre from
Most of the value came from China (43%), South Korea (19%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 44% |
| South Korea | $505K | 19% |
| Taiwan | $317K | 12% |
| Malaysia | $189K | 7.1% |
| Switzerland | $165K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $87K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $70K | 2.6% |
| Tunisia | $63K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $36K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $26K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 95% below the world average of $17.41, 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 engines over 1 litre imports (HS 8407.34): 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 8407.34: Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle engines over 1 litre imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle engines over 1 litre worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle engines over 1 litre to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and Taiwan (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle engines over 1 litre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $17.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle engines over 1 litre to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $648 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 310%. 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 engines over 1 litre?
The HS code for vehicle engines over 1 litre is subheading 8407.34. 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 8407 page.
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