Forklift imports in Yemen: data, top suppliers and prices
Yemen imported $2.4 million of forklift in 2024 (632 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.4M | 632 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 548 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 527 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 782 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 279 t |
| 2017 | $731K | 210 t |
Where Yemen imports forklift from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 90% |
| Belgium | $156K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $70K | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor | 66% |
| 8427.10 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor | 27% |
| 8427.90 | Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.85 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.11, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Yemen?
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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.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Yemen?
Yemen imported forklift worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 632 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Yemen?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 51% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.85 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of forklift to Yemen changed since 2017?
Imports went from $731 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2020 at $5.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Yemen the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (66% of the value) and 8427.10 (27%). 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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