Hand Truck and Dolly Market Report 2026

The hand truck and dolly market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in retail and warehouse operations, rising manual material handling needs, expansion of small-scale logistics, affordability of non-powered equipment, increasing urban delivery activities.

The hand truck and dolly market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.53 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing e-commerce penetration, rising focus on workplace ergonomics, expansion of home delivery services, increasing adoption in residential moving, demand for durable lightweight materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for lightweight handling equipment, growing use in e-commerce fulfillment, expansion of ergonomic load handling designs, rising adoption of foldable and convertible models, wider use in last-mile delivery.

The surge in e-commerce growth is expected to propel the growth of the hand truck and dolly market going forward. E-commerce growth refers to the increasing share and value of goods sold online through websites, applications, and marketplaces. The rise in e-commerce growth is due to the growing consumer preference for online shopping, as it offers greater convenience, a wider product range, and time-saving benefits compared to traditional retail. Hand trucks and dollies support e-commerce logistics by enabling efficient movement of boxed goods across warehouses, loading docks, and last-mile delivery vehicles. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, fourth-quarter 2023 e-commerce sales reached $324.8 billion, up 19.5% from the previous quarter and 7.2% year over year, accounting for 17.1% of total retail sales. Therefore, the rising e-commerce growth is driving the growth of the hand truck and dolly market.

The booming construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the hand truck and dolly market going forward. The construction industry involves the creation, assembly, and development of buildings and infrastructure through coordinated planning, design, and execution processes. The construction industry is growing due to rapid urbanization, which increases the demand for new housing, infrastructure, and commercial developments to accommodate expanding urban populations. Hand trucks and dollies are valuable for the construction industry as they allow efficient and safe movement of heavy materials and equipment across job sites, reducing manual labor and minimizing the risk of worker injuries. For instance, in September 2025, according to the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, public construction spending reached an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate of $515.8 billion in July, marking a 0.3% (±1.6%) increase from the revised June figure of $514.3 billion. Therefore, the booming construction industry is driving the growth of the hand truck and dolly market.

Key companies operating in the hand truck and dolly market are forming partnerships to expand their material handling solutions portfolio. In January 2025, Lifting Equipment Store USA, a US-based lifting and rigging equipment provider, partnered with Vestil to enhance their ability to deliver a comprehensive range of material handling solutions. The partnership enables the companies to jointly offer a broad selection of products, including hand trucks, industrial carts, dollies, ergonomic tools, forklift attachments, loading dock equipment, drum handling systems, and industrial ladders. Vestil is a US-based manufacturer of hand trucks and dollies.

Major companies operating in the hand truck and dolly market are Harper Trucks, Inc., Magliner, Inc., B&P Manufacturing, Milwaukee Hand Trucks, New Age Industrial, Inc., Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck Co., Ltd., Qingdao Giant Industry & Trading, Qingdao Taifa Group Co., Ltd., Shunhe Hand Truck Co., Woodever Industrial Co., Ltd., Southworth Products, Presto Lifts, Autoquip (Material Handling), Hand Trucks R Us, Kanson Hand Truck, Qingdao Xinjiangyuan Power Technology (Handtruck Division), Qingdao Haodong Handtruck, Qingdao Ruixiang Special Hand Truck, Vestil Manufacturing Corp., Hamilton Carts & Trailers, Little Giant Products, Inc.

North America was the largest region in the hand truck and dolly market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hand truck and dolly market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hand truck and dolly market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hand truck and dolly market consists of sales of convertible hand trucks, stair climbing hand trucks, furniture dollies, pallet dollies, and drum dollies. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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