Electric forklifts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.4 million of electric forklifts in 2024 (837 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.4M | 837 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 799 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 467 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 627 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 502 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 571 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 537 t |
Where Kenya imports electric forklifts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 62% |
| Japan | $645K | 15% |
| Italy | $432K | 9.8% |
| Ireland | $224K | 5.1% |
| India | $107K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $89K | 2% |
| Sweden | $68K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $40K | 0.9% |
| United States | $32K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 per kg, 25% below the world average of $7.11, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya 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 Kenya?
Kenya imported electric forklifts worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 837 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 953% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 25% 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 Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 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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