Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklifts (internal combustion) by Zambia reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 444 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 936 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 755 t |
Where Zambia imports forklifts (internal combustion) from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Africa (34%), Japan (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 44% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 34% |
| Japan | $755K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $226K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $108K | 2% |
| India | $42K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $37K | 0.7% |
| Mauritius | $32K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $15K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia forklifts (internal combustion) imports (HS 8427.20): 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 8427.20: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of forklifts (internal combustion) imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to Zambia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklifts (internal combustion)?
The HS code for forklifts (internal combustion) is subheading 8427.20. 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 8427 page.
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