Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklifts (internal combustion) by Mozambique reached $7.1 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.5 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 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 991 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 993 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 676 t |
Where Mozambique imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 69% |
| India | $728K | 10% |
| South Africa | $724K | 10% |
| Spain | $197K | 2.8% |
| France | $165K | 2.3% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $152K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $71K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $29K | 0.4% |
| Ghana | $28K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.56 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 Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by India (10%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2019 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 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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