Scissor Lift Market Report 2025

The scissor lift market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.54 billion in 2024 to $3.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased emphasis on workplace safety, automotive industry demand, logistics and distribution growth, healthcare facility expansion, shift towards green buildings.

The scissor lift market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to infrastructure development, increasing workplace accidents, urbanization and vertical construction, renewable energy projects, industry 4 integration. Major trends in the forecast period include collaborative partnerships, adoption in developing markets, battery technology innovation, remote access and control, modular and customizable designs.

The growth in construction activities is expected to significantly drive the scissor lift market in the coming years. Construction activities encompass a wide range of processes and operations within the construction sector. Scissor lifts are frequently utilized for various tasks that require working at elevated heights, offering machinery and platforms to transport oversized loads and personnel to higher locations. For example, in September 2024, the United States Census Bureau reported that construction spending in July 2024 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.16 trillion, marking a 6.7% increase compared to the July 2023 estimate of $2.02 trillion. During this period, construction spending totaled $1.23 trillion, representing an 8.8% rise from the $1.13 trillion recorded for the same period in 2023. Thus, the increase in construction activities is driving the growth of the scissor lift market.

The growth of the e-commerce industry is anticipated to significantly boost the scissor lift market in the coming years. E-commerce, which refers to the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, relies heavily on efficient logistics and warehousing solutions. Scissor lifts are widely used in warehouses to facilitate the vertical movement of personnel and goods, making tasks such as inventory management, order picking, and maintenance of storage racks at various heights safer and more accessible. For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration reported that e-commerce revenues in the UK are projected to grow at an annual average rate of 12.6% by 2025. Consumer e-commerce represented 36.3% of the UK's overall retail industry, with revenue expected to reach $285.6 billion by that year. Consequently, the expansion of the e-commerce sector is driving growth in the scissor lift market.

Major companies in the scissor lift market are increasingly focused on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), to enhance safety, efficiency, and versatility across various industrial applications. MEWPs are movable devices designed to provide temporary access to elevated areas for personnel and equipment, commonly used in construction, maintenance, and industrial settings. For example, in February 2024, JLG Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturing company, launched the ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift. This model is especially useful in sensitive environments, featuring optional components like the CleanGuard leak containment system, which prevents damage to delicate flooring. Additionally, it includes a 900-watt inverter option that allows operators to charge tools on-site, boosting productivity and efficiency during operations. Overall, the JLG ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift combines safety, efficiency, and versatility for a wide range of elevated work applications.

Major companies in the scissor lift market are innovating with new products, such as zero-emission electric drive scissor lifts, to gain a competitive edge. Zero-emission electric drive refers to a propulsion system or powertrain that produces no harmful emissions during operation. For instance, in May 2023, J.C. Bamford Excavators Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of heavy construction machinery, introduced six new electric drive scissor platforms. These innovative models, including the S1932E, S2632E, and S3246E, feature electric drive motors that replace traditional hydraulic systems. This transition results in up to a 53% longer run time on a single battery charge, a 48-50% reduction in hydraulic connections, increased torque for enhanced traction, and platform heights ranging from 5.71m to 13.8m. The introduction of these new electric drive scissor lifts reflects JCB's commitment to productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the access equipment industry, offering customers lower charging costs and a reduced total cost of ownership.

In February 2022, Stertil Group, a Netherlands-based industrial lift manufacturing company, acquired Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH and Nussbaum World Lifts GmbH from Nussbaum for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Stertil Group's investment in high-quality vehicle lifting solutions for the global car maintenance, repair, and service markets, catering to both private and public workshops and original equipment manufacturers. Nussbaum, a Germany-based automotive lift manufacturing company, specializes in the production of scissor lifts.

Major companies operating in the scissor lift market include Linamar Corporation, Terex Corporation, Manitou BF, Palfinger AG, JLG Industries Inc., Genie Industries, Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co. Ltd., Haulotte Group, Aichi Corporation, MEC Aerial Work Platforms, Niftylift Ltd., Ballymore Co., Bronto Skylift Inc., Snorkel Lifts, CTE Group, Advance Lifts Inc., Dinolift, Hunan Sinoboom Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Custom Equipment LLC, CMC Lift srl, Falcon Lifts, Hunter Equipments, Palazzani Industrie SpA, Sky Autotech, Technosys Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Mass Lifts Solutions.

North America was the largest region in the scissor lift market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the scissor lift market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the scissor lift market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

A scissor lift is a type of aerial work platform that ascends vertically using a crisscross mechanism. It is designed to provide access to elevated work areas and is commonly used in construction, maintenance, and warehousing settings.

Scissor lifts come in various types, including hydraulic, diesel, electric, and pneumatic. The hydraulic scissor lift, for instance, utilizes hydraulic technology to raise and lower the working platform. It encompasses different engine variations, such as electric and engine-powered scissor lifts, offering a range of lift heights, categorized as less than 10 meters, 10-20 meters, and more than 20 meters. These scissor lifts are distributed through various channels, including direct sales and indirect sales, catering to diverse applications such as construction, entertainment, manufacturing, and more.

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The scissor lift market consists of sales of rough terrain scissor lifts, stationary scissor lifts, specialized scissor lifts, and compact scissor lifts. 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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