Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Kuwait: data, top suppliers and prices
Kuwait imported $13.7 million of forklifts (internal combustion) in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.4 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 | $13.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $28.7M | 5.6K t |
Where Kuwait imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Japan (31%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 39% |
| Japan | $4.2M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $974K | 7.1% |
| France | $951K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $811K | 5.9% |
| India | $505K | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $326K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $164K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $145K | 1.1% |
| United States | $139K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.48 per kg, 20% below the world average of $5.62, 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.
Forklifts (internal combustion) exports from Kuwait
In 2024, Kuwait exported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $2.4 million (673 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (46%), United Arab Emirates (22%), Iraq (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $532K | 22% |
| Iraq | $373K | 15% |
| Qatar | $194K | 7.9% |
| China | $97K | 4% |
| Egypt | $95K | 3.9% |
| Benin | $12K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $12K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kuwait?
The shipment records behind Kuwait forklifts (internal combustion) imports (HS 8427.20): 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 8427.20: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of forklifts (internal combustion) imported by Kuwait?
Kuwait imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Kuwait?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Japan (31%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.48 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to Kuwait changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.7 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Kuwait also export forklifts (internal combustion)?
Yes. Kuwait exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq. On balance Kuwait is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklifts (internal combustion)?
The HS code for forklifts (internal combustion) is subheading 8427.20. 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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