🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of forklift: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $2.30 billion of forklift in 2024 (340.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 170 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of forklift by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.30B | 340.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.43B | 357.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.31B | 233.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.09B | 188.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 194.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.42B | 248.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.57B | 258.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.24B | 207.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports forklift to
The largest buyer markets were United States (49%), France (9%), Netherlands (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.14B | 49% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $205.3M | 8.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $88.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $85.7M | 3.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $71.6M | 3.1% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $64.6M | 2.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $61.8M | 2.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $58.1M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $57.2M | 2.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $56.3M | 2.5% |
Types of forklift under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor | 85% |
| 8427.10 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor | 14% |
| 8427.90 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average export price of forklift
The average declared value was about $6.75 per kg, close to the world average of $6.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also imports forklift
The United Kingdom imported $1.43 billion of forklift in 2024 (161.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Germany (22%), France (14%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $319.8M | 22% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $201.4M | 14% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $182.2M | 13% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $155.1M | 11% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $135.1M | 9.5% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $124.2M | 8.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $87.7M | 6.1% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $44.1M | 3.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $27.2M | 1.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $25.5M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Forklift trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of forklift imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported forklift worth $1.43 billion in 2024 (161.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import forklift from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (22%), France (14%), China (13%).
What is the average import price of forklift in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.11 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export forklift?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported forklift worth $2.30 billion in 2024, mainly to United States, France, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for forklift?
Forklift falls under HS heading 8427 (Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading forklift with the United Kingdom?
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