Manual and towed forklifts imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported manual and towed forklifts worth $3.0 million (879 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.0M | 879 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 822 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 694 t |
| 2018 | $847K | 196 t |
| 2017 | $614K | 168 t |
Where Senegal imports manual and towed forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Mali (9%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $977K | 32% |
| Mali | $276K | 9.2% |
| Italy | $254K | 8.4% |
| France | $245K | 8.2% |
| Morocco | $195K | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $191K | 6.4% |
| Japan | $181K | 6% |
| India | $176K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $100K | 3.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $53K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.43 per kg, 21% below the world average of $4.32, 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.
Manual and towed forklifts exports from Senegal
Exports of manual and towed forklifts by Senegal reached $436 thousand in 2024 (90 tonnes). Most of it went to Bangladesh (48%), Gabon (22%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $211K | 48% |
| Gabon | $95K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 16% |
| Mali | $31K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 4% |
| Suriname | $9K | 2.2% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported manual and towed forklifts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 879 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($977 thousand), followed by Mali (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.43 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $4.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $614 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Senegal exported $436 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bangladesh, Gabon and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 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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