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Electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks saw its volume contract from 780 million US dollars in 2018 to 683 million in 2020, followed by a recovery to 719 million in 2021.

Market volume then rose sharply to 896 million US dollars in 2022. This growth was driven by the launch of new electric four-wheel pneumatic fork-lift series and heightened demand from industrial redevelopment and the modernization of manufacturing SMEs. The expansion continued into 2023, with the market reaching 992 million US dollars.

In 2024, the market volume declined to 820 million US dollars, marking a reversal from the previous year's peak.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 951 million US dollars, marking a significant 15.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 20.1%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.1%)	(3.1%)	(15.0%)	(7.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Italy's production of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 63 994 units were produced, showing a substantial 19.5% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 22.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.3%)	(1.9%)	(19.5%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks from Italy

Exports in kind, unit

Italy's exports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 54 468 units, reflecting a robust 16.6% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 18.2%, with a CAGR of -6.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(0.9%)	(16.6%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks were distributed across numerous countries. Germany accounted for 24.5% of exports, France for 14.0%, and Spain for 7.7%, with these three countries together making up 46.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Italy's exports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 711.8 million US dollars, showing a solid 20.9% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.1%, with a CAGR of -3.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 923.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 15.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.3%	(2.5%)	(20.9%)	(3.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks in value terms were not highly concentrated. Germany represented 18.6% of exports, France 14.1%, and Belgium 10.3%, with these three countries collectively accounting for 43.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks to Italy

Imports in kind, unit

After a two-year increase, Italy's imports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined. In 2020, imports totaled 53 781 units, reflecting a strong 21.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15%, with a CAGR of -5.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 53 781 units, which also saw the largest increase of 6.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, unit

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.6%	6.8%	(21.7%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Sweden consistently remained the main sources for Italy's imports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks. Germany accounted for 41.5% of imports, the United Kingdom for 14.2%, and Sweden for 12.9%, together representing 68.6% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year uptick, Italy's imports of electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined. In 2020, imports reached 444.0 million US dollars, down by 19.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 12.8%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 549.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.9%	0.1%	(19.2%)	(4.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands were the primary suppliers of electric self-propelled forklift trucks to Italy in value terms. Germany accounted for 64.2% of imports, Sweden for 10.9%, and the Netherlands for 6.3%, with these three countries jointly making up 81.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io