Middle East & Africa Forklift Market Size & Outlook

The forklift market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,898.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 10.4% is expected of Middle East & Africa forklift market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,597.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,898.6
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.4%
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Middle East & Africa

MEA forklift market highlights

  • The MEA forklift market generated a revenue of USD 1,597.3 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, electric was the largest revenue generating power source in 2024.
  • Electric is the most lucrative power source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, UAE is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,597.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,898.6 million
Growth rate10.4% (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
Key market players worldwideDoosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Crown Holdings Inc, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A, Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos, KION GROUP AG, Komatsu Ltd, Mitsubishi Corp, Toyota Motor Corp, Anhui Heli, Hangcha Forklift America


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 2.2% of the global forklift market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 79,178.2 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa forklift market outlook

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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.19% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


MEA forklift market was Increasing construction activities, high-volume imports and exports, shale gas extraction, oil exploration, and the rise of e-commerce in the Middle Eastern and African region is expected to see an increase in the use of forklifts. 

Rapid urbanization, industrialization, and the introduction of electric material handling equipment are further fueling the demand for electric forklifts in the region. 

Developing economies in Africa, such as Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, and Nigeria, are witnessing an industrial boom, which is expected to drive demand for forklifts.

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