Increasing Trend of Renting Equipment Boosts Asia Pacific Aerial Work Platform Market
The increasing trend of renting equipment rather than outright ownership aligns with the evolving needs and preferences of businesses across industries. Renting AWPs provides businesses with a cost-efficient alternative to purchasing, particularly for those with intermittent or project-specific needs. This approach allows companies to allocate capital to other critical areas while still gaining access to advanced and specialized AWP models. Renting allows businesses to access the latest and most advanced AWP models without the upfront capital investment. This is particularly advantageous in industries where technological innovation and efficiency are crucial for staying competitive.Many businesses have short-term or project-specific requirements for elevated work platforms. Renting AWPs caters to these needs effectively, allowing companies to secure the equipment for the duration of the project without the burden of long-term ownership commitments. The rising demand for rental services contributes to the growth of the broader rental industry.
For instance, in April 2023, Manlift Group, a Dubai-based aerial work platform rental firm, announced an investment of US$ 27.53 million in the rapidly growing infrastructure development projects in India for aerial work platforms market the upcoming five years. A robust rental market encourages competition among suppliers, leading to improved services, expanded fleets, and competitive pricing, further fueling the demand for rented AWPs. Thus, the increasing trend of renting equipment is anticipated to create numerous opportunities for the aerial work platforms market during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific Aerial Work Platform Market Overview
The demand for aerial work platforms (AWPs) in Asia Pacific is diverse and spans various industries. The construction sector is a significant contributor, utilizing AWPs for construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects in rapidly developing economies. The construction industry in the developing countries of Asia Pacific has experienced an exponential growth over the years due to the continuous infrastructural development in the developing countries. This has created an enormous opportunity for established manufacturers to expand their foothold in the region.According to the Asian Development Bank, over US$ 1.50 trillion must be invested annually in infrastructure projects across Asia Pacific by 2030.f the region is to sustain economic growth, fight poverty, and mitigate climate risk. Thus, the rise in investment toward infrastructure development in the region is expected to fuel the aerial work platforms market growth in the coming years.
Furthermore, promoting free trade and investment toward infrastructure development in the oil & gas and metal mining industries by economies in Asia Pacific resulted in the rise in the importance of minerals and metals for economic growth. Hence, rise in mining activities in Asia Pacific is expected to boost the region's demand for aerial work platforms during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific Aerial Work Platform Market Segmentation
The Asia Pacific aerial work platform market is categorized into type, end user, and country.- Based on type, the Asia Pacific aerial work platform market is segmented into scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, vertical mast lifts, and others. The scissor lifts segment held the largest Asia Pacific aerial work platform market share in 2022.
- In terms of end user, the Asia Pacific aerial work platform market is segmented into construction, utility, mining, transport & logistics, and others. The construction segment held the largest Asia Pacific aerial work platform market share in 2022.
- By country, the Asia Pacific aerial work platform market is segmented into Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. China dominated the Asia Pacific aerial work platform market share in 2022.
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Companies Mentioned
- IMER International SpA
- Terex Corp
- Tadano Ltd
- Sany Palfinger SPV Equipment Co., Ltd
- Jinan Nostec Equipment Co., Ltd
- JLG Industries, Inc
- Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co., Ltd