Scissor Lift Market Report 2026

The scissor lift market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.68 billion in 2025 to $3.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in construction and infrastructure projects, increasing use of aerial work platforms in manufacturing, rising demand for workplace safety equipment, expansion of warehouse and logistics facilities, replacement of traditional ladders and scaffolding.

The scissor lift market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urbanization and smart city development, rising adoption of electric construction equipment, growth in industrial maintenance activities, increasing investments in warehouse automation, stricter safety regulations across construction sites. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of electric and low emission scissor lifts, increasing demand for compact lifts in indoor applications, growing integration of smart safety and monitoring systems, expansion of rental and leasing models for access equipment, higher focus on enhanced load capacity and platform stability.

The growth in construction activities is expected to drive the scissor lift market going forward. Construction activities include the wide range of processes, operations, and tasks involved in building infrastructure, residential structures, and commercial facilities. Scissor lifts are widely used in construction for tasks that require workers and materials to be elevated safely and efficiently. These lifts use a crisscrossing mechanism to raise a platform that can transport personnel and heavy loads to higher locations. For example, in September 2024, the United States Census Bureau reported that construction spending in July 2024 reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2.16 trillion, which is 6.7% above the July 2023 estimate of $2.02 trillion. Additionally, construction spending from January to July 2024 totaled $1.23 trillion, an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Therefore, growing construction activities are driving the expansion of the scissor lift market.

Major companies in the scissor lift market are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), to improve safety, efficiency, and versatility across industrial applications. A MEWP is a mobile device designed to provide temporary access to elevated areas for workers and equipment, commonly used in construction, maintenance, and industrial operations. For example, in February 2024, JLG Industries, Inc., a US-based manufacturer, launched the ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift. This model is especially suited for sensitive environments due to optional features such as the CleanGuard leak containment system, which protects delicate flooring. It also offers a 900-watt inverter option that allows operators to charge tools while working, increasing on-site productivity. Overall, the ES4046 Electric Scissor Lift combines safety, operational efficiency, and versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of elevated work applications.

In August 2025, Sinoboom, a China-based manufacturer of aerial work platforms and scissor lifts, acquired Holland Lift for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to expand Sinoboom’s European footprint and broaden its product portfolio by integrating Holland Lift’s heavy-duty scissor lift models into its global manufacturing and distribution network. The move strengthens Sinoboom’s position in the high-capacity scissor lift segment in Europe. Holland Lift is a Netherlands-based company known for offering electric, diesel, and hybrid scissor lifts.

Major companies operating in the scissor lift market are 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, Palazzani Industrie SpA, Sky Autotech, Technosys Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Mass Lifts Solutions.

North America was the largest region in the scissor lift market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the scissor lift market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The scissor lift market consists of sales of rough terrain scissor lifts, stationary scissor lifts, specialized scissor lifts, and compact scissor lifts. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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