Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklifts (internal combustion) by Uganda reached $3.2 million in 2024 (917 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $3.2M | 917 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 965 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 943 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 870 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 500 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 629 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 689 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 439 t |
Where Uganda imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 82% |
| United States | $151K | 4.8% |
| India | $98K | 3.1% |
| France | $97K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $61K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $28K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.44 per kg, 39% below the world average of $5.62, 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.
Forklifts (internal combustion) exports from Uganda
Exports of forklifts (internal combustion) by Uganda reached $219 thousand in 2024 (51 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+915% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | $113K | 52% |
| South Sudan | $86K | 39% |
| Kenya | $20K | 9.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 917 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 358% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.44 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 145%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Uganda also export forklifts (internal combustion)?
Yes. Uganda exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, South Sudan and Kenya. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Uganda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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