Forklift parts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $218.6 million of forklift parts in 2024 (38.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 217 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $218.6M | 38.9K t |
| 2023 | $221.9M | 43.2K t |
| 2022 | $195.2M | 35.0K t |
| 2021 | $212.0M | 35.9K t |
| 2020 | $182.6M | 24.5K t |
| 2019 | $226.3M | 37.1K t |
| 2018 | $237.4M | 40.1K t |
| 2017 | $255.7M | 36.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports forklift parts from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), China (13%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $42.2M | 19% |
| China | $27.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $27.2M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $24.0M | 11% |
| Belgium | $16.5M | 7.5% |
| United States | $12.0M | 5.5% |
| Sweden | $11.4M | 5.2% |
| India | $9.4M | 4.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $8.0M | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $7.2M | 3.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.62 per kg, close to the world average of $6.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forklift parts exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of forklift parts by the United Kingdom reached $131.2 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (29%), Ireland (18%), Sweden (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37.4M | 29% |
| Ireland | $23.0M | 18% |
| Sweden | $8.7M | 6.6% |
| France | $7.7M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $6.2M | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $5.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 4% |
| Brazil | $4.8M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $4.2M | 3.2% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported forklift parts worth $218.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 38.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift parts to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($42.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 250% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.62 per kg in 2024, 13% below 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 Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $255.7 million in 2017 to $218.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2017 at $255.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $218.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export forklift parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $131.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $87.4 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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