Forklift parts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported forklift parts worth $17.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% 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 | $17.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 962 t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.6M | 984 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports forklift parts from
Most of the value came from China (31%), United Kingdom (12%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 12% |
| United States | $1.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| France | $899K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $693K | 4% |
| Norway | $660K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $634K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $628K | 3.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.52 per kg, 32% above the world average of $6.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklift parts exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of forklift parts by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.2 million in 2024 (185 tonnes). Most of it went to Bahrain (19%), Germany (18%), United States (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $215K | 19% |
| Germany | $206K | 18% |
| United States | $87K | 7.5% |
| Maldives | $78K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $75K | 6.5% |
| Namibia | $60K | 5.2% |
| Kuwait | $54K | 4.7% |
| India | $51K | 4.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $37K | 3.2% |
| France | $32K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates forklift parts imports (HS 8431.20): 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 8431.20: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift parts imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported forklift parts worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.52 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $6.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift parts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.6 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export forklift parts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Germany and the United States. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift parts?
The HS code for forklift parts is subheading 8431.20. 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 8431 page.
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