Electric forklifts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electric forklifts worth $411.7 million (65.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $411.7M | 65.5K t |
| 2023 | $361.6M | 52.6K t |
| 2022 | $243.1M | 36.3K t |
| 2021 | $179.6M | 26.4K t |
| 2020 | $123.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $74.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $127.6M | 18.4K t |
| 2017 | $152.3M | 22.9K t |
Where Turkey imports electric forklifts from
Most of the value came from Germany (42%), China (34%), Italy (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $174.6M | 42% |
| China | $139.9M | 34% |
| Italy | $17.1M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $16.1M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $11.0M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $10.7M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 2.5% |
| France | $10.1M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $7.7M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $3.9M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 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 Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported electric forklifts worth $10.0 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (10%), Egypt (9%), Singapore (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $991K | 9.9% |
| Egypt | $891K | 8.9% |
| Singapore | $889K | 8.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $746K | 7.5% |
| Iraq | $634K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $520K | 5.2% |
| France | $474K | 4.8% |
| Iran | $413K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $324K | 3.3% |
| Jordan | $299K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported electric forklifts worth $411.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($174.6 million), followed by China (34%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 12% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $152.3 million in 2017 to $411.7 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $209.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electric forklifts?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Egypt and Singapore. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $401.7 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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