Global Forklift Market Size & Outlook

The forklift industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 154,989.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.5% is expected of the worldwide forklift industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$72,588.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$154,989.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
13.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global forklift market highlights

  • The global forklift market generated a revenue of USD 72,588.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 154,989.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 13.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, electric accounted for a revenue of USD 50,402.4 million in 2024.
  • Electric is the most lucrative power source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 72,588.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 154,989.3 million
Growth rate13.5% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentElectric
Fastest growing segmentElectric
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationInternal Combustion, Electric

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 15.1% of the global forklift market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 183.2 million by 2030.

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Forklift Market Scope

Forklift market segmentation & scope
Internal Combustion
Li-ion
Lead Acid
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4/5
Below 5 Ton
5-15 Ton
Above 16 Ton
Industrial
Logistics
Chemical
Food & Beverage
Retail & E-Commerce
Others

Forklift Market Companies

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Global forklift market outlook

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electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69.44% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Forklift Power Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Internal Combustion
    • Electric
      • Li-ion
      • Lead Acid
  • Global Forklift Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Class 1
    • Class 2
    • Class 3
    • Class 4/5
  • Global Forklift Tons Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Below 5 Ton
    • 5-15 Ton
    • Above 16 Ton
  • Global Forklift End use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Industrial
    • Logistics
    • Chemical
    • Food & Beverage
    • Retail & E-Commerce
    • Others

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Global forklift market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Forklift market size, 2024 (USD Million)

Top 10 countries: Forklift market size, 2024 (USD Million)

Global forklift market, by region, 2024 (US$M)

Global forklift market statistics, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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