Electric forklifts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported electric forklifts worth $2.3 million (338 tonnes). Value rose 355% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.3M | 338 t |
| 2023 | $511K | 118 t |
| 2022 | $333K | 91 t |
| 2021 | $656K | 188 t |
| 2020 | $404K | 59 t |
| 2019 | $973K | 207 t |
| 2018 | $622K | 99 t |
| 2017 | $622K | 93 t |
Where Zambia imports electric forklifts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), Germany (35%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+773% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 47% |
| Germany | $809K | 35% |
| China | $170K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $149K | 6.4% |
| India | $105K | 4.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, close to the world average of $7.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Zambia?
The shipment records behind Zambia electric forklifts imports (HS 8427.10): 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 8427.10: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of electric forklifts imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported electric forklifts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 338 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 355% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric forklifts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (35%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric forklifts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $622 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 274%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $806 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric forklifts?
The HS code for electric forklifts is subheading 8427.10. 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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