Manual and towed forklifts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported manual and towed forklifts worth $16.0 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $16.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.7K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports manual and towed forklifts from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (9%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+790% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 44% |
| India | $1.5M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| United States | $670K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $624K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $613K | 3.8% |
| France | $605K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $496K | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $407K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $402K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.07 per kg, 29% 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 the United Arab Emirates
Exports of manual and towed forklifts by the United Arab Emirates reached $1.0 million in 2024 (264 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (21%), Seychelles (15%), Nigeria (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported manual and towed forklifts worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by India (9%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.07 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2020 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Seychelles and Nigeria. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $15.0 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.
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