Manual and towed forklifts imports in Tanzania: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Tanzania imported manual and towed forklifts worth $5.3 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 797 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 546 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 514 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 400 t |
Where Tanzania imports manual and towed forklifts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 66% |
| India | $441K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $385K | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $349K | 6.5% |
| South Korea | $289K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $84K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $75K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $49K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 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 Tanzania
Exports of manual and towed forklifts by Tanzania reached $450 thousand in 2024 (257 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 56% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $253K | 56% |
| Zambia | $72K | 16% |
| Mozambique | $59K | 13% |
| Uganda | $51K | 11% |
| Kenya | $17K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania imported manual and towed forklifts worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Tanzania?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (8%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. The peak was 2022 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Tanzania also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Tanzania exported $450 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia and Mozambique. On balance Tanzania is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 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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