Electric forklifts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Tanzania imported $3.3 million of electric forklifts in 2024 (547 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.3M | 547 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $657K | 134 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 234 t |
Where Tanzania imports electric forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Ireland (29%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 31% |
| Ireland | $929K | 29% |
| India | $506K | 16% |
| Spain | $371K | 11% |
| South Africa | $74K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $70K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $67K | 2.1% |
| United States | $57K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported electric forklifts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 547 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Ireland (29%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 16% 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. 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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