Electric industrial trucks trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in electric industrial trucks was worth $589.2 million in 2024, about 47.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 96% since 2017, and up 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $589.2M | 47.8K t |
| 2023 | $580.5M | 40.0K t |
| 2022 | $409.2M | 37.0K t |
| 2021 | $292.6M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $313.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2019 | $360.9M | 37.2K t |
| 2018 | $355.8M | 28.4K t |
| 2017 | $300.0M | 26.4K t |
Top electric industrial trucks exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 25% of world exports, followed by Germany and France. The top three supply 56% between them, out of 76 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $150.1M | 26% |
| Germany | $90.5M | 15% |
| France | $89.3M | 15% |
| United States | $68.2M | 12% |
| Canada | $39.3M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $32.8M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $27.0M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $19.4M | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $14.5M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $14.4M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7.9M | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $3.6M | 0.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 17% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom and Canada. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 181 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99.0M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $37.3M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $26.6M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $26.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $22.0M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $19.4M | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17.7M | 3% |
| Italy | $17.3M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16.7M | 2.8% |
| Spain | $16.3M | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $14.9M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $14.1M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $12.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.06 per kg and the Netherlands $5.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8709.11: Vehicles: electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in factories, warehouses, dock areas or airports. HS 8709 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most electric industrial trucks?
China exported $150.1 million in 2024, 25% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and France (15%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most electric industrial trucks?
The United States imported $99.0 million in 2024, 17% of world imports, ahead of the United Kingdom (6%) and Canada (5%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in electric industrial trucks?
It was worth $589.2 million in 2024, about 47.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 96% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 76 countries reported exports and 181 reported imports.
What is the average price of electric industrial trucks per kg?
The world average declared value was about $12.33 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $18.06 per kg and the Netherlands $5.09 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for electric industrial trucks?
The HS code for electric industrial trucks is subheading 8709.11, in chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8709 page.
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