Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklifts (internal combustion) by Turkey reached $381.5 million in 2024 (65.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% 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 | $381.5M | 65.8K t |
| 2023 | $329.8M | 63.1K t |
| 2022 | $181.2M | 47.2K t |
| 2021 | $143.5M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $81.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $114.4M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $143.7M | 36.7K t |
Where Turkey imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
The largest suppliers were France (32%), China (26%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $120.3M | 32% |
| China | $100.2M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $47.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $41.5M | 11% |
| South Korea | $20.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $17.7M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $11.1M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $5.3M | 1.4% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklifts (internal combustion) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $30.8 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (33%), Kyrgyzstan (21%), Belarus (17%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $10.1M | 33% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $6.5M | 21% |
| Belarus | $5.2M | 17% |
| Russia | $1.9M | 6.3% |
| DR Congo | $927K | 3% |
| United States | $751K | 2.4% |
| Liberia | $539K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $434K | 1.4% |
| Algeria | $388K | 1.3% |
| Libya | $378K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey forklifts (internal combustion) imports (HS 8427.20): 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 8427.20: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of forklifts (internal combustion) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $381.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($120.3 million), followed by China (26%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $143.7 million in 2017 to $381.5 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $176.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export forklifts (internal combustion)?
Yes. Turkey exported $30.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $350.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklifts (internal combustion)?
The HS code for forklifts (internal combustion) is subheading 8427.20. 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 8427 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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