Lifting Equipment Global Market Report 2024

Lifting equipment refers to a diverse array of machinery, tools, and devices crafted to raise, lower, and transport loads. This category encompasses a broad spectrum of tools and machines tailored to handle varying weights and sizes of objects, ensuring safe and efficient movement across different environments.

The primary types of lifting equipment include trucks, lifts, cranes, hoists, jacks, aerial work lift platforms, and other specialized types. Trucks in the lifting equipment market denote vehicles designed for the transportation of goods and materials, often equipped with hydraulic systems for lifting and unloading cargo. These tools employ a range of mechanisms such as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and magnetic, serving diverse applications including construction, government, power, industrial, telecommunication, and others.

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The lifting equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $80.0 billion in 2023 to $84.52 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. During the historic period, growth can be attributed to several factors, rapid industrial expansion, infrastructure project expansions, increased global trade and logistics activities, expansion in the mining and shipping sectors, and the increased adoption of energy-efficient solutions.

The lifting equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $106.53 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. In the forecast period, growth can be attributed to several factors, increasing industrialization, a growing focus on worker safety, rising demand for cranes and hoists, increased construction activities, and growing investment in infrastructure development. Major trends during this period include technological advancements, the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, automation technologies, sustainability initiatives, and the expansion of the rental market.

The lifting equipment market is poised for growth due to the increasing level of construction activities. These activities encompass a wide range of tasks involved in planning, designing, constructing, renovating, and maintaining structures and infrastructure. The growth in construction activities is driven by the demand for new buildings and infrastructure, urbanization trends, and advancements in construction techniques and materials. Lifting equipment plays a crucial role in construction by enabling the safe movement of heavy materials and components, accelerating project timelines, and improving worker efficiency and safety. For example, according to the United States Census Bureau, construction-related activities experienced a growth rate of 10.5% from $1.62 trillion in 2021 to $1.79 trillion in 2022, indicating a significant driver for the lifting equipment market.

Leading companies in the lifting equipment market are concentrating on developing innovative technologies, such as elevator technology, to maintain their competitive edge. Elevator technology encompasses advancements and enhancements in elevator systems aimed at improving efficiency, safety, comfort, and sustainability. These technologies are designed to meet the increasing demands of modern buildings, particularly high-rise structures, and enhance the overall user experience. For instance, LiftTech, an Australia-based elevator parts manufacturer, collaborated with Robustel ANZ, a company specializing in industrial-quality wireless IoT modems, to introduce an all-in-one elevator technology platform in November 2023. This platform includes real-time communication tools for users and maintenance personnel, IoT connectivity for efficient data exchange and predictive maintenance, digital signage for announcements and advertisements, closed-circuit television (CCTV) integration for enhanced security, and a video management system for storing and managing surveillance footage. The platform aims to improve safety, speed up elevator operations, and optimize maintenance procedures through these integrated technologies.

In December 2023, Veslatec Oy, a Finland-based provider of machinery and equipment across various industries, acquired Nordlift Oy to expand its product portfolio, enhance market share, reinforce its presence in the lifting equipment segment, and potentially access new customer segments or geographical markets. Nordlift Oy is a Finland-based manufacturer of lifting equipment.

Major companies operating in the lifting equipment market are Komatsu Ltd., Toyota Industries Corporation, Anhui Heli Co. Ltd., Liebherr International AG, XCMG Group, SSAB AB, Kion Group AG, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co Ltd, Linamar Corporation, Ingersoll Rand Inc., Mitsubishi Logisnext Co. Ltd., Jungheinrich AG, Terex Corporation, Cargotec Corporation, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc., Konecranes plc, Mammoet Holding BV, Palfinger AG, Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Haulotte Group, Kito Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the lifting equipment market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the lifting equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the lifting equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The lifting equipment market consists of sales of forklifts, elevators, winches, scissor lifts, hydraulic lifts, aerial work platforms, and material handling equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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