Off road forklift market explosion: demand may exceed 96000 units by 2030
On October 30, 2025, industry data showed that the global off-road forklift market is expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 15%. As the largest consumer market, China's demand is expected to increase from 50000 units in 2024 to 96000 units in 2030, with a market size of nearly 70 billion yuan. This growth is mainly due to the promotion of infrastructure investment, logistics upgrading, and manufacturing transformation.
The core advantage of off-road forklifts lies in their "all terrain adaptability". At construction sites, its load capacity of 5-10 tons can efficiently transport prefabricated steel and cement components; In logistics parks, small and medium-sized electric off-road forklifts weighing 2-5 tons have become the preferred choice for intensive shelving operations due to their flexible steering and low noise characteristics; In mining scenarios, vehicles weighing over 10 tons are equipped with dust and vibration prevention devices, which can adapt to extremely harsh environments.
In terms of technological innovation, the energy density of lithium batteries has increased by 50% compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, with a range of 150-200 kilometers, and fast charging technology has shortened charging time to 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, the application of vector control motors and efficient transmission systems enables faster power response and lower energy consumption. The pilot promotion of autonomous driving technology has further improved the safety and efficiency of operations in mines and logistics parks.
In the future, personalized customization demand will drive market segmentation. Enterprises can customize the load capacity, operating height, and vehicle size according to the working environment, such as designing vehicles with smaller turning radii for narrow alleys. In addition, the intelligent monitoring system can analyze equipment operation data in real time, optimize scheduling, and reduce failure rates, helping enterprises reduce costs and increase efficiency.