Manual and towed forklifts imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Saudi Arabia imported $10.8 million of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $10.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 947 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports manual and towed forklifts from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Italy (20%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+468% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 43% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 20% |
| India | $862K | 7.9% |
| Indonesia | $779K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $495K | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $376K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $262K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $257K | 2.4% |
| United States | $180K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $141K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.69 per kg, 32% above the world average of $4.32. 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.
Manual and towed forklifts exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported manual and towed forklifts worth $713 thousand (896 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $367K | 51% |
| India | $157K | 22% |
| Iraq | $115K | 16% |
| Egypt | $37K | 5.2% |
| Yemen | $18K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $3K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia manual and towed forklifts imports (HS 8427.90): 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 8427.90: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual and towed forklifts imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported manual and towed forklifts worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Italy (20%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 468% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $713 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, India and Iraq. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual and towed forklifts?
The HS code for manual and towed forklifts is subheading 8427.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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