Forklift imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $11.0 million of forklift in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $19.0 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 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Senegal imports forklift from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Netherlands (11%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, Mali grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 11% |
| France | $869K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $859K | 7.8% |
| Italy | $763K | 6.9% |
| India | $404K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $349K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $323K | 2.9% |
| Mali | $276K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $275K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 54% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 27% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, 23% below the world average of $6.11, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklift exports from Senegal
Exports of forklift by Senegal reached $613 thousand in 2024 (129 tonnes). Most of it went to Bangladesh (34%), Namibia (21%), Gabon (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $211K | 34% |
| Namibia | $127K | 21% |
| Gabon | $95K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 11% |
| Mali | $31K | 5.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 2.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 2.4% |
| Gambia | $12K | 1.9% |
| Suriname | $9K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported forklift worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 23% 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 Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export forklift?
Yes. Senegal exported $613 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Namibia and Gabon. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (54% of the value) and 8427.90 (27%).
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