Forklift parts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklift parts by Tanzania reached $3.5 million in 2024 (368 tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.5M | 368 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 239 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 240 t |
| 2021 | $850K | 146 t |
| 2020 | $923K | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $914K | 241 t |
| 2017 | $670K | 59 t |
Where Tanzania imports forklift parts from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Singapore (12%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 49% |
| Singapore | $413K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $264K | 7.5% |
| India | $246K | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $239K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $179K | 5.1% |
| France | $88K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $46K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.63 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 forklift parts imports (HS 8431.20): 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 8431.20: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift parts imported by Tanzania?
Tanzania imported forklift parts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 368 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.63 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift parts to Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $670 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 429%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift parts?
The HS code for forklift parts is subheading 8431.20. 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 8431 page.
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