Forklift parts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported forklift parts worth $12.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.6 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 | $12.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 713 t |
| 2022 | $29.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 773 t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 690 t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 750 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports forklift parts from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Japan (23%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 26% |
| Japan | $2.8M | 23% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 8.3% |
| United States | $646K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $388K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $301K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $294K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $272K | 2.2% |
| France | $211K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, 62% above the world average of $6.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklift parts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported forklift parts worth $1.7 million (261 tonnes). United States alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+523% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 78% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 6.9% |
| Bulgaria | $89K | 5.3% |
| France | $42K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $34K | 2% |
| Sudan | $20K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $16K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia forklift parts imports (HS 8431.20): 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 8431.20: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift parts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported forklift parts worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Japan (23%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 62% above the world average of $6.45 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 parts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export forklift parts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and Bulgaria. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift parts?
The HS code for forklift parts is subheading 8431.20. 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 8431 page.
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