PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1512160
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1512160
Market Overview
In 2024, the worldwide industrial vehicles industry is projected to grow from USD 43.4 billion to USD 56.4 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the projection period. Industrial vehicles include a vast range of trucks for moving goods, dump vehicles for dumping construction waste or material, construction vehicles for various purposes, digging vehicles, and others such as telehandlers, forklifts, and boom lifts.
There is significant innovation in the industrial vehicles being produced in the market, with many manufacturing companies equipping them with smart technology to increase their efficiency and durability.
In addition, the use of sophisticated technology in several automobiles is positively impacting their autonomy, with the addition of advanced driver-assistance systems and semi-autonomous features to enhance performance, safety, and profitability, as well as decrease on-road accident rates.
Coupled with this, IoT technology is being used to remotely monitor real-time operational information of these vehicles and schedule refueling/charging, servicing, part replacement, and recycling/decommissioning.
The industrial sector is organized due to increasing population and economic development, and all industrial systems are working hard to meet the requirements of their products. Therefore, every segment of the industrial sector relies on a smooth supply chain facilitated by vehicles to transport end products, raw materials, and other components.
This implies that with the growth in industries, there is a need for larger spaces to conduct production, which in turn leads to the need for a fleet of construction vehicles and vehicles used to perform manufacturing-related operations.
Key Insights
Construction vehicles are expected to witness the highest CAGR, of 5.2%, during the forecast period.
Economic growth and government initiatives are driving the increase in construction rates globally.
Key construction markets include China, the U.S., and India, with rapid development in emerging nations, particularly in the Middle East.
In Mexico, the construction sector is rising due to public infrastructure enhancements and growing industrial investment.
The surge in building activities will propel the need for various construction vehicles and machines.
In 2024, trucks hold a substantial industry share, playing a vital role in moving goods, raw materials, and other products in many industries.
Trucks are crucial in the logistical chain, supporting road, inland waterway, marine, air, and rail transport.
Internal combustion engines hold the largest share, approximately 50%, due to their high performance, output, and suitability for extreme conditions and heavy workloads.
Battery-electric vehicles will experience the fastest industry growth over the projection period, driven by the need for emission-free vehicles, OEM shifts to battery-operated vehicles, and government sustainability efforts.
The manual category holds the largest market share, as most trucks operate at level 0 automation, are driver-controlled, cost-effective, and easier to maintain.
Fully autonomous vehicles will see the highest growth rate, of 4.8%, due to labor shortages and the need for increased productivity, safety, and efficiency.
The freight and logistics application is the largest and fastest-growing category, with a 2024 share of 45%, driven by expanding industries, warehousing, and e-commerce activities.
APAC holds the major industrial vehicles industry share, of 40%, in 2024, due to ongoing construction projects, industrial sector growth, emission guidelines, and the emergence of electric vehicles.
In China, BYD plans to launch an electric pickup truck, supported by strong vehicle electrification policies that encourage fleet operators to purchase electric trucks.