South Korea Forklift Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The forklift market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,570.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 13.3% is expected of South Korea forklift market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$4,060.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,570.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
13.3%
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South Korea

South Korea forklift market highlights

  • The South Korea forklift market generated a revenue of USD 4,060.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8,570.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3% 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 4,060.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,570.0 million
Growth rate13.3% (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 Korea accounted for 5.6% of the global forklift market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China forklift market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 7,188.7 million by 2030.

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South Korea forklift market outlook

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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 72.85% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Korea forklift market  adoption of forklifts in the South Korean semiconductor industry is driven by the industry’s specific requirements for cleanroom compatibility, electrostatic discharge protection, energy efficiency, indoor maneuverability, and smart technologies. 

As the semiconductor industry continues to emphasize technological innovation and sustainable practices, the adoption of electric forklifts is expected to increase in the coming years. 

Electric forklifts provide a reliable and eco-friendly solution for the material handling needs of semiconductor manufacturing facilities, contributing to a greener and more efficient semiconductor industry in South Korea.

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

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

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