Manual and towed forklifts exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported manual and towed forklifts worth $47.7 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 146 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.7M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $37.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $37.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $39.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.0M | 7.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports manual and towed forklifts to
United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.3M | 63% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $2.1M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 4% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $861K | 1.8% |
| Iceland | $619K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $570K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $536K | 1.1% |
| Guyana | $521K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.37 per kg, 47% above the world average of $4.32. 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.
Manual and towed forklifts imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of manual and towed forklifts by the United Kingdom reached $34.8 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. The largest suppliers were China (47%), Italy (13%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 48% |
| Italy | $4.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 7.5% |
| India | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 4.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $847K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $823K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $733K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom manual and towed forklifts exports (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 exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported manual and towed forklifts worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 146 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries buy manual and towed forklifts from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by Singapore (4%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. Guyana grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average export price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.37 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of manual and towed forklifts from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $39.0 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $35.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import manual and towed forklifts?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $34.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.0 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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