South Africa Forklift Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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South Africa forklift market highlights
- The South Africa forklift market generated a revenue of USD 151.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 217.3 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, electric was the largest revenue generating power source in 2025.
- Electric is the most lucrative power source segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Forklift market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 151.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 217.3 million |
| Growth rate | 4.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Electric |
| Fastest growing segment | Electric |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Internal Combustion, Electric |
| Key market players worldwide | Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, Crown Holdings Inc, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A, Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos, KION GROUP AG, Komatsu Ltd, Mitsubishi Corp, Toyota Motor Corp, Anhui Heli, Hangcha Forklift America |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.2% of the global forklift market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, UAE forklift market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2,462.2 million by 2033.
South Africa forklift market surge in the demand for forklifts in the country is driven by the increasing use of forklifts in industries such as manufacturing, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and logistics.
In addition to the demand in the ecommerce and manufacturing industries, rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in the country are also propelling the demand for forklifts.
Forklift fleet operators are inclined toward the use of electric forklifts due to increasing emphases on carbon emission reduction and reduction in operating costs. Major electric forklift manufacturers are establishing dealership networks in the country to establish their foothold and expand their market share.
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Publish Date: Dec 09, 2025
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Forklift Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu Ltd | View profile | 70,608 | 3-6 Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 107-8414 | www.komatsu.jp |
| Mitsubishi Corp | View profile | 105,267 | Mitsubishi Shoji Building 3-1, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8086 | www.mitsubishicorp.com |
| Toyota Motor Corp | View profile | 380,793 | 1 Toyota-cho, Aichi Prefecture, Toyota, Japan, 471-8571 | www.global.toyota |
| KION GROUP AG | View profile | 42,325 | Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany, 60549 | www.kiongroup.com |
| Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos | View profile | 48,492 | Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 129, Hamburg, Germany, 22047 | www.jungheinrich.com |
| Crown Holdings Inc | View profile | 25,000 | 14025 Riveredge Drive, Suite 300, Tampa, FL, United States, 33637-2015 | www.crowncork.com |
| Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc Class A | View profile | 8,600 | 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44124-4069 | www.hyster-yale.com |
| Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction | View profile | 5001-10000 | Changwon, Kyongsang-namdo, South Korea, Asia | www.doosanheavy.com/ |
| Anhui Heli | View profile | 5001-10000 | Hefei, Anhui, China, Asia | www.helichina.com |
| Hangcha Forklift America | View profile | 11-50 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America | www.hcforkliftamerica.com |
South Africa Forklift Market Outlook
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Electric was the largest segment with a revenue share of 67.81% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa forklift market based on internal combustion, electric covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South Africa forklift market surge in the demand for forklifts in the country is driven by the increasing use of forklifts in industries such as manufacturing, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), and logistics.
In addition to the demand in the ecommerce and manufacturing industries, rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in the country are also propelling the demand for forklifts.
Forklift fleet operators are inclined toward the use of electric forklifts due to increasing emphases on carbon emission reduction and reduction in operating costs. Major electric forklift manufacturers are establishing dealership networks in the country to establish their foothold and expand their market share.
- South Africa Forklift Market Power Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Internal Combustion
- Electric
- South Africa Forklift Market Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Class 4/5
- South Africa Forklift Market Tons Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Below 5 Ton
- 5-15 Ton
- Above 16 Ton
- South Africa Forklift Market End use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Industrial
- Logistics
- Chemical
- Food & Beverage
- Retail & E-Commerce
- Others End Use
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South Africa Forklift Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
South Africa forklift market statistics, by power source, 2021-2033 (US$M)
