Electric forklifts imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric forklifts by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (362 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.6 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 | $2.1M | 362 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 251 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 279 t |
| 2018 | $937K | 165 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 171 t |
Where Senegal imports electric forklifts from
Most of the value came from China (48%), France (8%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+857% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $989K | 48% |
| France | $169K | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 6.9% |
| Romania | $130K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $117K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $74K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $68K | 3.3% |
| India | $66K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $60K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal electric forklifts imports (HS 8427.10): 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 8427.10: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric forklifts imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported electric forklifts worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 362 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($989 thousand), followed by France (8%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 857% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $7.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric forklifts to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric forklifts?
The HS code for electric forklifts is subheading 8427.10. 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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