Forklift imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $8.5 million of forklift in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $8.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 807 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 556 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 520 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 610 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 227 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports forklift from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Italy (27%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 39% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 27% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 13% |
| France | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $217K | 2.6% |
| India | $126K | 1.5% |
| Israel | $97K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 0.4% |
| United States | $35K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 80% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 16% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported forklift worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 951% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 320%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (80% of the value) and 8427.10 (16%).
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