South Africa Forklift Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The forklift market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 183.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.9% is expected of South Africa forklift market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$145.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$183.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
3.9%
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South Africa forklift market highlights

  • The South Africa forklift market generated a revenue of USD 145.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 183.2 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% 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.


Forklift market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 145.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 183.2 million
Growth rate3.9% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentElectric
Fastest growing segmentElectric
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 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, South Africa accounted for 0.2% of the global forklift market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE forklift market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,809.3 million by 2030.

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South Africa forklift market outlook

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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.07% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa forklift market surge in the demand for forklifts in the country is driven by the increasing use of forklifts in industries such as manufacturing, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and logistics. 

In addition to the demand in the ecommerce and manufacturing industries, rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in the country are also propelling the demand for forklifts. 

Forklift fleet operators are inclined toward the use of electric forklifts due to increasing emphases on carbon emission reduction and reduction in operating costs. Major electric forklift manufacturers are establishing dealership networks in the country to establish their foothold and expand their market share.

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South Africa forklift market size, by power source, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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