Manual and towed forklifts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual and towed forklifts by Turkey reached $13.0 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 5.6K t |
Where Turkey imports manual and towed forklifts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 71% |
| Italy | $970K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $638K | 4.9% |
| Serbia | $414K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $260K | 2% |
| France | $246K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $244K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $146K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $118K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $117K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.85 per kg, 34% 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 Turkey
Exports of manual and towed forklifts by Turkey reached $12.4 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (12%), Italy (7%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+740% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $895K | 7.2% |
| France | $887K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $847K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $814K | 6.6% |
| Algeria | $715K | 5.8% |
| Romania | $587K | 4.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $572K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $477K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $397K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported manual and towed forklifts worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.85 per kg in 2024, 34% 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and France. That compares with imports of $13.0 million in the same 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.
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