Electric forklifts imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Lebanon imported electric forklifts worth $2.5 million (394 tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. 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 | $2.5M | 394 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $937K | 202 t |
| 2020 | $249K | 79 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 484 t |
Where Lebanon imports electric forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Netherlands (21%), Finland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $904K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $520K | 21% |
| Finland | $228K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $216K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $181K | 7.3% |
| Sweden | $131K | 5.3% |
| Spain | $110K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $82K | 3.3% |
| France | $50K | 2% |
| South Korea | $29K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 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.
Electric forklifts exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported electric forklifts worth $213 thousand (28 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $141K | 66% |
| Djibouti | $48K | 22% |
| Cyprus | $22K | 10% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported electric forklifts worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 394 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($904 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (21%) and Finland (9%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric forklifts to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export electric forklifts?
Yes. Lebanon exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Djibouti and Cyprus. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 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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