According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Storage Forklift market size was valued at US$ 17980 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 23330 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.7% during review period.
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A Storage Forklift is a type of material handling equipment designed specifically for indoor use in warehouses, distribution centers, and retail storage facilities. These forklifts are typically electric-powered and are used for lifting, moving, stacking, and organizing pallets and goods within confined spaces and racking systems.
The Storage Forklift Market is expanding rapidly due to the boom in e-commerce, logistics automation, and warehouse densification. With companies prioritizing indoor efficiency, safety, and sustainability, warehouse forklifts—especially electric and narrow aisle models—are seeing widespread adoption. The future of this market lies in smart, connected, and flexible forklift solutions tailored to evolving warehouse operations.
Market Trends
Rise of E-Commerce: Massive warehousing expansion and increased need for efficient, high-speed material handling. Adoption of Lithium-ion Forklifts: Faster charging, longer runtime, and lower maintenance than lead-acid batteries. Automation & Smart Warehousing: Increased deployment of automated forklifts, AGVs (automated guided vehicles), and fleet management systems. Narrow Aisle Solutions: Growing use of reach and turret trucks to optimize storage capacity in high-density warehouses. Forklift Leasing & Fleet Services: Flexible rental and maintenance services for scalability and reduced capex.
Market Drivers
Surging Warehousing Needs: Driven by retail, e-commerce, cold chain, and industrial supply chain demands. Space Optimization: Requirement for forklifts that operate efficiently in narrow aisles and vertical racking. Labor Shortages: Forklifts are increasingly used to reduce manual labor and increase efficiency. Health and Safety Regulations: Need for safer indoor material handling equipment. Sustainability Goals: Push toward electric and zero-emission forklifts in indoor environments.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Storage Forklift 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 Storage Forklift market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Storage Forklift market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Storage Forklift market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Storage Forklift market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ 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 Storage Forklift
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 Storage Forklift 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
Storage Forklift 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
Distribution Centers
Others
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 Storage Forklift product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Storage Forklift, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Storage Forklift from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Storage Forklift competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Storage Forklift 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 Storage Forklift 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 Storage Forklift.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Storage Forklift sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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