Forklift imports in Zimbabwe: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklift by Zimbabwe reached $9.9 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.2 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 | $9.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 801 t |
Where Zimbabwe imports forklift from
Most of the value came from China (50%), South Africa (35%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 50% |
| South Africa | $3.5M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $558K | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $397K | 4% |
| India | $146K | 1.5% |
| Mozambique | $123K | 1.2% |
| Mauritius | $109K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 1% |
| Japan | $37K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 48% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 31% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, 43% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zimbabwe forklift imports (HS 8427): 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: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe imported forklift worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Zimbabwe?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift to Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2023 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (48% of the value) and 8427.90 (31%).
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