Dublin, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Forklift Battery Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The forklift battery market is seeing steady expansion, with a value of USD 4.97 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 5.28 billion in 2025 and USD 8.34 billion by 2032, representing a CAGR of 6.67%.
The forklift battery market is entering a new phase, driven by the need for advanced energy solutions and intelligent material handling. Senior decision-makers must understand evolving technology trends and new operational benchmarks to secure continuing productivity and resilience.
This trajectory reflects a shift from traditional batteries to next-generation chemistries designed for improved sustainability and operational reliability. As organizations adopt digitalized workflows and modernized fleets, the adoption of electrified material handling accelerates in advanced economies, while emerging markets increasingly implement digital solutions for optimizing the supply chain.
This alignment among logistics professionals, manufacturers, and warehouse operators centers on minimizing disruptions and ensuring continual throughput by using batteries that support high equipment uptime.
Key Takeaways for Decision-Makers
- Lithium-ion battery implementation is reducing regular and emergency maintenance, supporting leaner, more efficient supply chain operations by extending equipment uptime across logistics and manufacturing environments.
- Advanced battery management systems are enabling real-time health monitoring and predictive maintenance, resulting in longer asset life and smarter resource allocation within industrial fleets.
- Integration of IoT tools with battery technologies provides data-driven charge scheduling and better capacity allocation, which enhances facility productivity and lowers risks of operational interruptions.
- Energy companies and battery suppliers are partnering to develop flexible charging networks that address the evolving needs of electrified fleets and variable site requirements.
- Product design is shaped by local regulations and priorities: European customers emphasize performance in diverse climatic conditions, while customers in Asia-Pacific demand advanced digital features and streamlined integration with broader supply chain systems.
- Competitive positioning now focuses on modular battery solutions, sophisticated digital controls, and robust aftermarket support that align closely with operational expectations and pain points in industrial settings.
Scope & Segmentation
- Battery Type: Lithium-ion batteries are prioritized for energy efficiency, nickel-cadmium options offer robust performance in demanding settings, and nickel-metal hydride variants ensure broad application fit and reliability across various uses.
- Capacity Range: Entry-level batteries serve basic operational requirements up to 1,000 Ah, mid-market solutions suit routine industrial tasks from 1,001 to 3,000 Ah, and high-capacity units are tailored for the most intensive, heavy-duty operations above 3,000 Ah.
- Sales Channel: Distribution networks encompass authorized distributors, manufacturer partnerships, digital platforms, and global e-commerce, providing flexible procurement options matched to diverse operational and regional needs.
- Application: Product selection spans large logistics fleets, compact pallet stackers, light-duty forklifts for agile handling, standard warehouse vehicles, and specialized material-management equipment for niche operations.
- Geographic Coverage: Research addresses markets across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific-including major economies such as the USA, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and India-capturing established and high-growth regions with unique regulatory and technology adoption profiles.
- Leading Companies Covered: The competitive field includes B.B. Battery, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Battrixx, C&D Technologies, Crown Equipment, East Penn Manufacturing, Electrovaya, EnerSys, Exide Industries, Exponential Power, Flux Power, ForeverPure, Green Cubes Technology, GS Yuasa, Hitachi Chemical, HOPPECKE, Intelligent Energy, Manbat, Microtex Energy, Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Navitas Systems, OneCharge, Saft Group, SIWARTEX by Siemens AG, and Toyota Industries, illustrating depth in innovation, manufacturing capacity, and aftermarket capabilities.
Why This Report Matters for B2B Leaders
- Supports procurement in pairing technology rollout with compliance and sustainability commitments, easing the path for transparent ESG reporting and operational audits.
- Offers timely, region-specific intelligence on shifting market dynamics and supply strategies, enabling informed risk management and effective route-to-market choices.
- Clarifies technology trends and key differentiators, providing a foundation for leadership to devise business strategies that adapt to fast-changing operational environments.
Conclusion
Awareness of technology, policy, and market shifts is essential for sustained progress in the forklift battery sector. Data-based processes and team coordination are crucial as electrification and digital transformation initiatives evolve.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 191 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2032 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $5.28 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2032 | $8.34 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Market Insights
- Growth in fast charging lithium-ion forklift batteries improving warehouse productivity and reducing downtime
- Rising integration of predictive battery management systems for forklift maintenance scheduling and performance optimization
- Expansion of renewable energy powered forklift charging stations reducing carbon footprint in logistics operations
- Development of modular forklift battery designs enabling quick swapping and continuous operation in distribution centers
- Implementation of AI-driven battery health analytics to extend forklift battery lifecycle and minimize replacement costs
- Adoption of fast charging infrastructure standards for lithium-ion forklift batteries across industrial warehouses
- Shift from lead-acid to lithium-phosphate forklift batteries driven by safety and thermal stability considerations
- Emergence of solid-state battery prototypes promising higher energy density for next-generation forklifts
- Government incentives for zero-emission material handling equipment boosting electric forklift battery demand
- Collaboration between battery manufacturers and OEMs to produce forklifts with integrated energy management platforms
Companies Featured
- B.B. Battery Co., Ltd.
- Batteries Plus Bulbs
- Battrixx
- C&D Technologies Inc.
- Crown Equipment Corporation
- East Penn Manufacturing Co.
- Electrovaya Inc.
- EnerSys Inc.
- Exide Industries Ltd.
- Exponential Power
- Flux Power, Inc.
- ForeverPure Corporation
- Green Cubes Technology
- GS Yuasa International Ltd.
- Hitachi Chemical Company
- HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. KG
- Intelligent Energy Limited
- Manbat Ltd
- Microtex Energy Pvt Ltd
- Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
- Navitas Systems, LLC
- OneCharge
- Saft Group S.A.S.
- SIWARTEX by Siemens AG
- Toyota Industries Corporation
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