According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Industrial Forklift Truck market size was valued at US$ 27410 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 36200 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.0% during review period.
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An industrial forklift truck is a type of powered industrial vehicle specifically designed for lifting, moving, stacking, and transporting heavy materials within industrial environments such as warehouses and factories. These trucks are equipped with forks or lifting platforms and are available in electric, diesel, LPG, and hybrid configurations.
The Industrial Forklift Truck Market is undergoing a robust transformation, led by the electrification of material handling, technological innovation, and surging global industrial demand. As industries modernize and logistics networks grow more complex, the market is shifting toward smart, energy-efficient, and automated forklifts. Vendors offering comprehensive solutions with connectivity, power flexibility, and safety compliance will be best positioned for long-term success.
Market Trends
Electrification of Industrial Equipment: Shift toward electric and hybrid forklifts to meet emission regulations and reduce operational costs. Automation & Digitalization: Rise of autonomous forklifts, integration of IoT, GPS, and fleet management systems. High-Demand for Heavy-Duty Units: Growth in construction, logistics, and infrastructure projects globally. Safety Innovations: Use of proximity sensors, anti-collision systems, and operator-assist technologies. Flexible Leasing Models: Increased adoption of rental and “forklift-as-a-service” models for cost efficiency.
Market Drivers
Global Expansion of Warehousing and E-Commerce: Boosts demand for indoor and heavy-duty forklifts. Industrial Automation & Smart Factories: Require reliable, connected, and energy-efficient material handling solutions. Urbanization & Infrastructure Growth: Drives demand for rough-terrain and high-capacity forklifts in construction and public projects. Stringent Emissions and Safety Regulations: Promote the adoption of electric and compliant IC forklift models. Technological Advancement in Battery & Telemetry: Makes forklifts more intelligent, sustainable, and cost-effective.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Industrial Forklift Truck market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Industrial Forklift Truck market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Industrial Forklift Truck market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Industrial Forklift Truck market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Industrial Forklift Truck market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Industrial Forklift Truck
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Industrial Forklift Truck market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Toyota, Kion, Jungheinrich, Mitsubishi Logisnext, Crown Equipment, Hyster-Yale, Anhui Heli, Hangcha, Clark Material Handling, Doosan Corporation Industrial Vehicle, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Industrial Forklift Truck market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4/5
Market segment by Application
Warehouses
Factories
Major players covered
Toyota
Kion
Jungheinrich
Mitsubishi Logisnext
Crown Equipment
Hyster-Yale
Anhui Heli
Hangcha
Clark Material Handling
Doosan Corporation Industrial Vehicle
Komatsu
Lonking
Hyundai Heavy Industries
EP Equipment
Manitou
Paletrans Equipment
Combilift
Hubtex Maschinenbau
Godrej & Boyce
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Industrial Forklift Truck product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Industrial Forklift Truck, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Industrial Forklift Truck from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Industrial Forklift Truck competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Industrial Forklift Truck breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Industrial Forklift Truck market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Industrial Forklift Truck.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Industrial Forklift Truck sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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