Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $5.1 million of forklifts (internal combustion) in 2024 (856 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 | $5.1M | 857 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 886 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 487 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Lebanon imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
Most of the value came from Japan (43%), China (39%), United States (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.2M | 43% |
| China | $2.0M | 39% |
| United States | $143K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $123K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $112K | 2.2% |
| India | $106K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $85K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $35K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $33K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, close to the world average of $5.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 856 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Lebanon?
Japan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (39%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 6% above 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 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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