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Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment

8427 (Harmonized System 1992 for 4-digit)

2022
World Trade $25.4BRnk 182 / 1218
2022
Top Exporter | Top Importer $6.29B | $4.37BChina | United States
2022
Product Complexity 1.49Rnk 50 / 1033
2021 - 2022
Export Growth (CAGR) 18.9%Rnk 205 / 1218
2022
Share of World Trade 0.11%Rnk 182 / 1218

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Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Fork-Lifts. In 2022, Fork-Lifts were the world's 182nd most traded product, with a total trade of $25.4B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Fork-Lifts grew by 18.9%, from $21.4B to $25.4B. Trade in Fork-Lifts represent 0.11% of total world trade.

Fork-Lifts are a part of Machinery, mechanical appliances, & parts. They include Self-propelled works trucks, non-electric, Self-propelled works trucks, electric motor, and Trucks with lifting/handling equipment, non-powered.

Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Fork-Lifts  were China ($6.29B), Germany ($3.95B), United States ($2.16B), Italy ($1.76B), and France ($1.41B).

Imports In 2022 the top importers of Fork-Lifts were United States ($4.37B), Germany ($1.4B), Netherlands ($1.4B), Canada ($1.37B), and United Kingdom ($1.33B).

Ranking Fork-Lifts ranks 50th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).

Description Fork-lift trucks are used to move heavy loads. They can be made from a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, and fiberglass.

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* Trade values are converted to USD using each month's exchange rate. For December 2023 data, the exchange rate from December 30, 2023 is used.

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Historical Data

Exporters and Importers

Top Origin (2022)China$6.29B
Top Destination (2022)United States$4.37B

In 2022 Fork-Lifts were the world's 182nd most traded product (out of 1,218).

In 2022, the top exporters of Fork-Lifts were China ($6.29B), Germany ($3.95B), United States ($2.16B), Italy ($1.76B), and France ($1.41B).

In 2022, the top importers of Fork-Lifts were United States ($4.37B), Germany ($1.4B), Netherlands ($1.4B), Canada ($1.37B), and United Kingdom ($1.33B).

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Exporters of Fork-Lifts (2022)
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Market Dynamics

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Top Origin Growth (2021 -  2022)China$2.12B
Top Destination Growth (2021 -  2022)United States$1.43B

Between 2021 and 2022, the exports of Fork-Lifts grew the fastest in China ($2.12B), Ireland ($237M), South Korea ($225M), Mexico ($181M), and Canada ($178M).

Between 2021 and 2022, the fastest growing importers of Fork-Lifts were United States ($1.43B), Canada ($317M), Brazil ($253M), Australia ($228M), and United Kingdom ($169M).

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Exporters of Fork-Lifts (2021 - 2022)

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Market Concentration

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This chart shows the evolution of the market concentration of exports of Fork-Lifts.

In 2022, market concentration measured using Shannon Entropy, was 3.87. This means that most of the exports of Fork-Lifts are explained by 14 countries.

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Value of Exports in Fork-Lifts

Net Trade

TOP NET EXPORTER (2022)China$6.13B
TOP NET IMPORTER (2022)United States$2.21B

This map shows which countries export or import more of Fork-Lifts. Each country is colored based on the difference in exports and imports of Fork-Lifts during 2022.

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in exports than in imports of Fork-Lifts were China ($6.13B), Germany ($2.55B), Japan ($1.01B), Sweden ($846M), and Italy ($664M).

In 2022, the countries that had a largest trade value in imports than in exports of Fork-Lifts were United States ($2.21B), Australia ($956M), Canada ($590M), Netherlands ($559M), and Belgium ($519M).

Net Trade (2022)

Disaggregation

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In 2022, the world most traded Fork-Lifts, disaggragated by their HS6 level were Self-propelled works trucks, non-electric ($12B), Self-propelled works trucks, electric motor ($11.8B), and Trucks with lifting/handling equipment, non-powered ($1.57B)

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Top 10 Exporters Countries of Fork-Lifts by percentage of total exports

Product Complexity

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The Complexity-Relatedness diagram compares the risk and the strategic value of a product's potential export opportunities. Relatedness is predictive of the probability that a country increases its exports in a product. Complexity, is associated with higher levels of income, economic growth potential, lower income inequality, and lower emissions.

Relatedness vs Country Complexity (2022)

Related Products

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Country by Relatedness

The following visualization shows the relatedness of Fork-Lifts to countries. Higher relatedness values ​​indicate greater knowledge, which predicts a greater probability of exporting that product in the future.

Relative Relatedness by Country (2022)

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