Forklift imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $8.6 million of forklift in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 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 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 871 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 674 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 2.7K t |
Where Lebanon imports forklift from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Japan (28%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+680% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 39% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 6.2% |
| United States | $400K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $359K | 4.2% |
| Finland | $228K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $215K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $144K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $138K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor | 60% |
| 8427.10 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor | 29% |
| 8427.90 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, close to the world average of $6.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklift exports from Lebanon
In 2024, Lebanon exported forklift worth $440 thousand (128 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (35%), Nigeria (17%), Djibouti (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $155K | 35% |
| Nigeria | $77K | 18% |
| Djibouti | $48K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $45K | 10% |
| Gabon | $37K | 8.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $23K | 5.2% |
| Togo | $20K | 4.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 2.7% |
| Ghana | $8K | 1.7% |
| Liberia | $7K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Lebanon?
Lebanon imported forklift worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Japan (28%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of forklift to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Lebanon also export forklift?
Yes. Lebanon exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Nigeria and Djibouti. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (60% of the value) and 8427.10 (29%). 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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