智通财经网·2025-08-22 09:12Core Viewpoint - The report from Zheshang Securities highlights the rapid growth of the logistics automation demand, positioning unmanned forklifts as the core vehicle in the third phase (unmanned) of the forklift industry [1] Market Penetration and Growth - The penetration rate of unmanned forklifts in China is projected to be only 2% in 2024, but the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of sales from 2019 to 2024 is expected to reach 55% [3] - In 2023, the sales scale of unmanned forklifts in China reached 4.3 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 24% and a CAGR of 35% from 2019 to 2023 [3] - The total sales volume of forklifts in China is expected to be 1.2855 million units in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 9.5% [3] Economic Benefits - Unmanned forklifts are anticipated to enhance warehouse space utilization, improve efficiency, and reduce labor costs, as they can operate 24 hours a day without human intervention [2] Competitive Landscape - In 2023, only 8% of companies in China achieved sales exceeding 100 million yuan, indicating a fragmented market [4] - Major players in the unmanned forklift sector include traditional forklift manufacturers, AGV/AMR companies, and logistics integrators, with notable companies such as Hangcha Group, Anhui Heli, and Zhongli Co., Ltd. [4]