Electric forklifts imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Egypt imported electric forklifts worth $23.8 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $23.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 2.8K t |
Where Egypt imports electric forklifts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), China (22%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+806% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.6M | 28% |
| China | $5.3M | 22% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.7M | 7.1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $996K | 4.2% |
| Finland | $946K | 4% |
| Turkey | $891K | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $740K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $467K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.72 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
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 Egypt electric forklifts imports (HS 8427.10): 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 8427.10: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric forklifts imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported electric forklifts worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Egypt?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (22%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.72 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric forklifts to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric forklifts?
The HS code for electric forklifts is subheading 8427.10. 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 8427 page.
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