Heavy equipment dealers in Somalia
There are 2 heavy equipment dealers in Somalia, with 2 branches in Baidoa and Hargeisa. Between them they represent 2 brands, including Case IH and Hitachi. Last checked November 2026.
Somalia at a glance
- Capital
- Mogadishu
- Business hub
- Mogadishu; Hargeisa and Berbera (Somaliland)
- Currency
- Somali shilling (SOS); US dollar widely used
- Languages
- Somali, Arabic
- Dialling code
- +252
- Time zone
- EAT, UTC+3
- Working week
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Drives on the
- Right
- Main ports
- Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso, Kismayo
2 dealers in Somalia
The equipment market in Somalia
In Somalia, rebuilding of roads, ports and housing in Mogadishu and the regions is the main source of heavy equipment demand, and US dollars are widely used.
Berbera, in the self-declared Republic of Somaliland, has a modern port and serves as a corridor to Ethiopia.
Importing and registering equipment in Somalia
Ports
Mogadishu, Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo.
Cargo tracking note
Sea shipments need a cargo tracking note (ECTN) issued before loading. Your freight forwarder normally arranges it.
Customs
Clearance is through the customs authority at the port of entry. Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads must be registered and plated with the national vehicle registration authority. Your dealer or a local clearing agent can usually arrange this.
General guidance only. Rules change, so confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.