Not electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for non-electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks in Czechia contracted in value between 2018 and 2023. The available market size data shows a decline from 80.8 million USD in 2018 to 73.3 million USD in 2019, and further to 65.0 million USD in 2023, a cumulative reduction of approximately 20% over this span.

This contraction was shaped by shifts in international trade. Imports, which dominate supply given minimal domestic production, fell sharply to 74.9 million USD in 2020 before recovering. Concurrently, exports expanded notably, peaking at 46.7 million USD in 2021. As domestic production remained below 1 million USD annually, the net trade balance—imports minus exports—largely defined the market's available volume.

Trade data for the full period through 2025 shows imports fluctuating between 94.6 million USD and 107.9 million USD after 2020, while exports consistently exceeded 40 million USD. These patterns indicate that the market size likely stayed suppressed relative to its 2018 level in the later years, though specific market size figures for 2024 and 2025 are not provided in the dataset.

Production not electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Czechia's output of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks was valued at 388.6 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 56.1% decrease compared to 2018.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Czechia's production volume of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the country produced 70.0 units, representing a 16.7% drop from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2019, production fell by 49.3%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 20.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

Exports not electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks from Czechia

Exports in kind, unit

In 2021, Czechia's cross-border shipments of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks totaled 2,219 units, showing a notable reduction of 15.9% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports increased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,962 units, while the peak occurred in 2020 with 2,639 units. The largest year-on-year increase was in 2020, at 34.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the principal destinations for Czechia's exports of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks in kind. Germany accounted for 21.6% of exports, Slovakia for 17.0%, and Poland for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 51.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Czechia's exports of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 46.7 million US dollars, a substantial 39.8% rise year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 29.9%, with a CAGR of 9.1%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 32.2 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In the 2018-2021 period, Slovakia, Germany, and Poland were the main destinations for Czechia's exports of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks in value terms. Slovakia led with 23.9% of exports, followed by Germany at 19.5%, and Poland at 8.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 52.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports not electric self-propelled fork-lift trucks to Czechia

Imports in kind, unit

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Czechia imported 6,116 units of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks in 2021, reflecting a solid advance of 23.6% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 4,950 units, while the peak was in 2019 with 28,299 units. From 2019 to 2020, import volumes varied by 5.7 times. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 82.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 434.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

From 2018 to 2021, the United States, Germany, and France remained the top suppliers of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks to Czechia in kind. The United States accounted for 51.9% of imports, Germany for 10.5%, and France for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 72.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Czechia's imports of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks increased. In 2021, import value stood at 106.7 million US dollars, up by 42.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 7.9%, with a CAGR of -2.7%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 74.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 28.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Italy were the main sources for Czechia's imports of non-electric self-propelled forklift trucks in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.0% of imports, France for 23.2%, and Italy for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 58.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021