Global Forklift Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The global forklift market size was estimated at USD 81,441.2 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 212,633.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 12.7% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$81,441.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$212,633.1
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
12.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global forklift market highlights

  • The global forklift market generated a revenue of USD 81,441.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 212,633.1 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 12.7% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, electric accounted for a revenue of USD 64,579.8 million in 2025.
  • 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 2025.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 81,441.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 212,633.1 million
Growth rate12.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentElectric
Fastest growing segmentElectric
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationInternal Combustion, Electric

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 14.7% of the global forklift market in 2025.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 21,324.6 million by 2033.

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Forklift Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Hangcha Forklift America View profile 11-50 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.hcforkliftamerica.com
Anhui Heli View profile 5001-10000 Hefei, Anhui, China, Asia http://www.helichina.com
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction View profile 5001-10000 Changwon, Kyongsang-namdo, South Korea, Asia http://www.doosanheavy.com/
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A View profile 8600 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44124-4069 https://www.hyster-yale.com
Crown Holdings Inc View profile 25000 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, United States, 33637-2015 https://www.crowncork.com
Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos View profile 48492 Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 129, Hamburg, Germany, 22047 https://www.jungheinrich.com
KION GROUP AG View profile 42325 Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany, 60549 https://www.kiongroup.com
Toyota Motor Corp View profile 380793 1 Toyota-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Toyota, Japan, 471-8571 https://www.global.toyota
Mitsubishi Corp View profile 105267 Mitsubishi Shoji Building 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8086 https://www.mitsubishicorp.com
Komatsu Ltd View profile 70608 3-6 Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-8414 https://www.komatsu.jp

Global forklift market outlook

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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.3% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Forklift Power Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Internal Combustion
    • Electric
      • Li-ion
      • Lead Acid
  • Global Forklift Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Class 3
    • Class 1
    • Class 4/5
    • Class 2
  • Global Forklift Tons Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Below 5 Ton
    • Above 16 Ton
    • 5-15 Ton
  • Global Forklift End use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Industrial
    • Food & Beverage
    • Retail & E-Commerce
    • Logistics
    • Chemical
    • Others End Use

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