Manual and towed forklifts imports in Israel: data, top suppliers and prices
Israel imported $5.1 million of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 million.
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 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 864 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 847 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 979 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Israel imports manual and towed forklifts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 61% |
| United States | $1.1M | 22% |
| Germany | $156K | 3% |
| Ireland | $140K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $126K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $82K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $74K | 1.4% |
| France | $65K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 1% |
| Denmark | $40K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual and towed forklifts exports from Israel
Israel exported $1.1 million of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (116 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (50%), Turkey (22%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $555K | 50% |
| Turkey | $244K | 22% |
| Taiwan | $182K | 16% |
| Philippines | $42K | 3.8% |
| China | $27K | 2.4% |
| Poland | $15K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $12K | 1.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Israel?
The shipment records behind Israel manual and towed forklifts imports (HS 8427.90): 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 8427.90: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual and towed forklifts imported by Israel?
Israel imported manual and towed forklifts worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Israel?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Israel changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Israel also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Israel exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Turkey and Taiwan. On balance Israel is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual and towed forklifts?
The HS code for manual and towed forklifts is subheading 8427.90. 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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