Forklift imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklift by Tanzania reached $25.7 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $93.8 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 | $25.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $93.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Tanzania imports forklift from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| India | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $990K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $929K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $678K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $625K | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $491K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $421K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 67% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 21% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 36% 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 Tanzania
In 2024, Tanzania exported forklift worth $727 thousand (320 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (35%), Botswana (31%), Zambia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+278% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $253K | 35% |
| Botswana | $225K | 31% |
| Zambia | $109K | 15% |
| Mozambique | $72K | 10% |
| Uganda | $51K | 7% |
| Kenya | $17K | 2.3% |
| Burundi | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported forklift worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklift to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 436%. The peak was 2019 at $93.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.9 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export forklift?
Yes. Tanzania exported $727 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Botswana and Zambia. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (67% of the value) and 8427.90 (21%).
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