Manual and towed forklifts imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual and towed forklifts by Uganda reached $2.7 million in 2024 (634 tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 66% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 million.
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 | $2.7M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 682 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 542 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 657 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $77K | 16 t |
Where Uganda imports manual and towed forklifts from
China alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 63% |
| South Africa | $221K | 8.3% |
| Kenya | $191K | 7.2% |
| Japan | $187K | 7% |
| India | $82K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $60K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $51K | 1.9% |
| France | $49K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $31K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, close to the world average of $4.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manual and towed forklifts exports from Uganda
Uganda exported $334 thousand of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (54 tonnes). Lesotho alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Uganda 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 Uganda?
Uganda imported manual and towed forklifts worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Uganda also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. Uganda exported $334 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lesotho, Kenya and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a 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.
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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