Forklift Market Dynamics: Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
The global forklift market is expected to reach USD 154.99 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 13.5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The e-commerce industry has experienced significant growth due to factors such as increased disposable income, widespread internet access, and enhanced shopping convenience. This surge in online shopping, coupled with unpredictable shipping and shopping patterns, as well as direct-to-customer shipments, has led to a substantial increase in retail sales. Hence, this growth in retail sales has brought about a noticeable transformation in warehouse operations. Warehouses are tasked with fulfilling substantial orders for individual items. This shift necessitates greater efficiency among warehouse workers and forklifts in the processes of locating, selecting, and transporting goods within the warehouse space. Manufacturers such as Toyota Material Handling and Hyster-Yal...