Qian Zhan Wang·2026-02-15 04:08Core Insights - The Chinese forklift manufacturing industry has developed a comprehensive production capacity over 70 years, becoming the largest manufacturing market globally, with production expected to approach 1.3 million units in 2024 [1] Production Trends - The production of forklifts in China has shown fluctuations, with the total production from 2015 to 2024 experiencing variations. In 2024, the production is projected to be nearly 1.3 million units [1] - The industry is highly concentrated, with the top three companies—Anhui Heli, Zhongli, and Hangcha Group—holding over 80% of the market share. Their production figures for 2024 are expected to be 350,000 units, 294,000 units, and 280,000 units respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 19.15%, 16.33%, and 12.82% [2] Sales Performance - The sales volume of forklifts in China is on an upward trend, with a record high of 1.286 million units expected in 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.5%. For the first ten months of 2025, sales reached 1.2207 million units, up 14.2% year-on-year [4] - The leading companies in forklift sales for 2024 are projected to be Anhui Heli with 340,200 units (up 16.52%), Zhongli with 297,000 units (up 15.53%), and Hangcha Group with 280,000 units (up 14.05%) [5] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The Chinese forklift manufacturing industry has achieved a basic balance between supply and demand, with significant advancements in technology and production processes. The period from 2015 to 2018 saw excess inventory, but since 2019, the market has shifted towards a more balanced supply-demand scenario, with sales exceeding production [9]