The global Forklift Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.93%, from USD 16.00 billion in 2016 to USD 17.61 billion by 2021. The focus on fuel economy to meet stringent emission norms coupled with the rising demand for electric forklift is projected to drive the market for battery-operated forklift market. The growing need for warehouses to support hub and spoke model in various sectors, such as e-commerce, automotive component manufacturing, consumable goods, and electronics, is increasing the number of warehouses per country. The increase in the number of warehouses is likely to lead to a rise in the demand for forklift. It is consequently a major driver of the forklift industry.
The safety and emission regulations for forklifts have become increasingly stringent and complex in the past few years. The European Commission has now introduced Stage V regulation for Non-Road Mobile Machinery which will be regulated from 2019 and will help in reducing almost 95% emission level from pre-regulated era. The increasing stringent emission tier slabs might stand as a challenge for manufacturers of forklift vehicles, as sizable R&D investments are required to redesign the vehicles emission systems. The increase in wider range available in electric forklifts is also an important factor which is helping this segment to acquire market share of ICE forklifts.
Target audience
- Forklift manufacturers
- Forklift engine manufacturers
- Forklift attachment manufacturers
- Forklift battery manufacturers
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The fastest growing market for the forklift is the Asia-Pacific market, which holds majority of the market share of the global forklift market by value and volume. As of 2016, the adoption of forklift in the Indian and Chinese market is estimated to be low, but this trend is projected to increase rapidly in the near future, as the Asian countries are developing in e-commerce and industrial manufacturing sectors. The European forklift market contributes major share to the global forklift market. The European forklift market is dominated by Germany, which is the key market for the forklifts in the region.
The next emerging market is the wholesale and retailed distribution forklift market. The fragmentation of supply chain due to government policies, industrialization, and globalization is increasing the demand for warehousing. The European market of the wholesale and retail distribution segment was estimated to be the largest. As the number of warehouses increase, the material handling would also increase which can be managed more efficiently with the use of forklift. However, warehouse segment is expected to lead the market by 2021 significantly due to increasing number of warehouses being set up across the regions, reducing trade barriers between various regions, and preference towards low cost alternatives.
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Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Increasing Trend in E-Commerce and Warehouse Segment
- Technological Advancements Aimed at Increasing Productivity
Restraints
- Increase in Third Party Logistics (3PL) Services
- High Cost of Battery Operated and Fuel Cell Forklift
Opportunities
- Increasing Demand for Battery-Operated Forklifts
- Emerging Market Fueling the Growth
Challenges
- Stringent Safety and Emission Regulations
- Volatility in Global Market
Major Market Developments
In May 2016, Jungheinrich introduced the first lithium-ion-battery-powered vehicle in the 48-volt range with a battery capacity of 360 and 480 ampere hours. The completely maintenance-free battery technology will be applied to counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks.
In February 2016, Crown Equipment Corporation launched a new forklift, the Crown WAV 60 Series, which offers higher levels of safety, efficiency, and flexibility than previous models. This model is designed for applications in which ladders are typically used to access high places, such as manufacturing and retail applications.
In June 2016, KION Group acquired Dematic (U.S.), a best-in-class automation provider and specialist in supply chain optimization, by purchasing shares worth approximately USD 2.1 billion. The combined revenue of both the companies for 2015 was more than USD 7.5 billion, and they had close to 30,000 employees
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The global forklift market is dominated by many international as well as domestic players, and some of them are Toyota Industrial Corporation (Japan), KION Group AG (Germany), Hyster-Yale Material Handling Inc. (U.S.) and Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd. (Japan).
