Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle parts and accessories by Libya reached $223.8 million in 2024 (56.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $223.8M | 56.4K t |
| 2023 | $269.1M | 56.5K t |
| 2022 | $194.7M | 39.8K t |
| 2021 | $205.4M | 40.1K t |
| 2020 | $144.7M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $233.3M | 43.9K t |
| 2018 | $136.8M | 27.6K t |
| 2017 | $67.6M | 13.3K t |
Where Libya imports vehicle parts and accessories from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), South Korea (23%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $95.4M | 43% |
| South Korea | $50.6M | 23% |
| United States | $23.0M | 10% |
| Italy | $20.1M | 9% |
| Turkey | $12.7M | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $7.1M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $2.8M | 1.3% |
| India | $926K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $648K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts (other types) | 49% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle suspension systems | 11% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle brakes | 9.8% |
| 8708.29 | Body parts and accessories | 7.8% |
| 8708.70 | Vehicle wheels | 5.3% |
| 8708.91 | Vehicle radiators | 4.7% |
| 8708.10 | Vehicle bumpers | 3% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle clutches | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.97 per kg, 59% below the world average of $9.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya vehicle parts and accessories imports (HS 8708): 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: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Libya?
Libya imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $223.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Libya?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($95.4 million), followed by South Korea (23%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.97 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $9.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle parts and accessories to Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.6 million in 2017 to $223.8 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2023 at $269.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $184.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (49% of the value) and 8708.80 (11%).
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