Manual and towed forklifts imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported manual and towed forklifts worth $4.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.7 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 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 943 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 854 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 607 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 938 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
Where Zambia imports manual and towed forklifts from
South Africa alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 51% |
| China | $1.2M | 24% |
| India | $386K | 7.9% |
| United States | $295K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $77K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $54K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $28K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.24 per kg, close to the world average of $4.32.
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 manual and towed forklifts imports (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 imported by Zambia?
Zambia imported manual and towed forklifts worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (24%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 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.
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