Vehicle gearboxes imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Libya imported $3.6 million of vehicle gearboxes in 2024 (301 tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $3.6M | 301 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 112 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $847K | 115 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $646K | 81 t |
| 2017 | $428K | 40 t |
Where Libya imports vehicle gearboxes from
Italy alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.2M | 60% |
| China | $473K | 13% |
| Turkey | $328K | 9.2% |
| United States | $229K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $171K | 4.8% |
| Tunisia | $73K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.6% |
| India | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.86 per kg, 29% below the world average of $16.79, 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 gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle gearboxes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 301 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Libya?
Italy was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.86 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $16.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $428 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 732%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. 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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