Electric forklifts imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric forklifts by Tunisia reached $7.8 million in 2024 (983 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $7.8M | 983 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 944 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 876 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 897 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 846 t |
Where Tunisia imports electric forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Germany (19%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 19% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $696K | 8.9% |
| Czech Republic | $660K | 8.4% |
| Finland | $384K | 4.9% |
| France | $370K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $333K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $222K | 2.8% |
| Estonia | $126K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.98 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.
Electric forklifts exports from Tunisia
Exports of electric forklifts by Tunisia reached $1.3 million in 2024 (173 tonnes). Libya alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+877% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia 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 Tunisia?
Tunisia imported electric forklifts worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 983 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Tunisia?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Germany (19%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.98 per kg in 2024, 12% above 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 Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export electric forklifts?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Algeria and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 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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