The scissor lift market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size of the scissor lift has seen a significant increase in the recent years, with projections estimating a jump from $3.54 billion in 2024 to $3.74 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.
The historic growth of the market can be credited to factors such as heightened focus on safety in workplaces, demand from the automotive industry, growth in logistics and distribution, expansion of healthcare facilities, and a shift towards eco-friendly construction.
The scissor lift market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• It is anticipated that the scissor lift market will witness robust growth in the immediate future, reaching a market size of $4.67 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
Reasons attributing to the projected growth in the forecast period include the development of infrastructure, rise in workplace accidents, urban expansion and vertical construction, renewable energy initiatives, and industry 4.0 integration. The forecast period will also see major developments such as collaborative partnerships, penetration into emerging markets, advancements in battery technology, remote control and access, and the emergence of modular and customizable designs.
The projected growth in activities within the construction sector is predicted to boost the expansion of the scissor lift market. The term construction activities entails a multitude of actions, processes, and operations associated with the construction industry. Scissor lifts, fundamentally used in construction tasks for work that demands elevation, provide a combination of machinery and a platform to convey large cargo and workers to higher altitudes. For example, data from the United States Census Bureau, a government organization of the US, indicated that in July 2024, construction expenditure totaled a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion, marking an increment of 6.7 percent±1.8 percent compared to the July 2023 estimate of $2,027.4 billion. Within the same time span, construction spending reached $1,237.5 billion, an ascension of 8.8 percent (±1.2 percent) over the amount of $1,137.4 billion during the corresponding period in 2023. Thus, the escalating activities in the construction sector are fueling the growth of the scissor lift market.
The scissor lift market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Hydraulic, Diesel, Electric, Pneumatic
2) By Engine: Electric Scissor Lifts, Engine-Powered Scissor Lifts
3) By Lift Height: Less Than 10 Meters, 10-20 Meters, More Than 20 Meters
4) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Indirect Sales
5) By Application: Construction, Entertainment, Manufacturing, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hydraulic: Single-Stage Hydraulic Lifts, Multi-Stage Hydraulic Lifts
2) By Diesel: Rough Terrain Diesel Scissor Lifts, Indoor Diesel Scissor Lifts
3) By Electric: Indoor Electric Scissor Lifts, Outdoor Electric Scissor Lifts
4) By Pneumatic: Standard Pneumatic Scissor Lifts, Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Scissor Lifts
Leading enterprises in the scissor lift market are concentrating on the development of cutting-edge solutions such as mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) to augment safety, productivity, and adaptability in a variety of industrial operations. A MEWP is a transportable mechanism engineered to give temporary access to raised areas for workers and equipment. Construction, maintenance, and industrial applications frequently employ MEWPs to heighten safety and performance while working at an elevation. For example, in February 2024, JLG Industries, Inc., an American manufacturing firm, introduced the ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift. The ES4046 proves particularly helpful in fragile environments due to optional elements like the CleanGuard leak containment system, which permits its use on subtle flooring without inflicting harm. In addition, the lift integrates a 900-watt inverter option, facilitating on-site tool charging for operators, thereby augmenting productivity and efficiency. On the whole, the JLG ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift delivers a blend of safety, efficiency, and adaptability for a broad spectrum of elevated work-related tasks.
Major companies operating in the scissor lift market include:
• Linamar Corporation
• Terex Corporation
• Manitou BF
• Palfinger AG
• JLG Industries Inc.
• Genie Industries
• Zhejiang Dingli Machinery Co. Ltd.
• Haulotte Group
• Aichi Corporation
• MEC Aerial Work Platforms
• Niftylift Ltd.
• Ballymore Co.
• Bronto Skylift Inc.
• Snorkel Lifts
• CTE Group
• Advance Lifts Inc.
• Dinolift
• Hunan Sinoboom Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
• Custom Equipment LLC
• CMC Lift srl
• Falcon Lifts
• Hunter Equipments
• Palazzani Industrie SpA
• Sky Autotech
• Technosys Equipment Pvt. Ltd.
• Mass Lifts Solutions
North America was the largest region in the scissor lift market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the scissor lift market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa