Forklift imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported forklift worth $10.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.2 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 | $10.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 952 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 915 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 886 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Namibia imports forklift from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), South Africa (22%), Japan (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 47% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 22% |
| Japan | $616K | 6.1% |
| South Korea | $362K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $301K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $279K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $276K | 2.7% |
| India | $231K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $207K | 2% |
| Mauritius | $154K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 73% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 17% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.79 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 Namibia
Namibia exported $422 thousand of forklift in 2024 (58 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $267K | 63% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 25% |
| Zambia | $37K | 8.9% |
| South Africa | $7K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia forklift imports (HS 8427): 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: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Namibia?
Namibia imported forklift worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Namibia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 182% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.79 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift to Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Namibia also export forklift?
Yes. Namibia exported $422 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United Kingdom and Zambia. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (73% of the value) and 8427.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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