Mobile Lifting Frame Market

The article discusses the increasing demand for mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers globally, with the market expected to grow in volume and value from 2022 to 2030. Lebanon leads in consumption and production, while the United States is the largest importer and exporter. Import and export prices show significant fluctuations over the years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 943K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.4% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $14.9B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Mobile Lifting Frames On Tyres And Straddle Carriers

In 2022, global mobile lifting frame consumption declined slightly to 914K units, standing approx. at 2021. Overall, consumption, however, posted noticeable growth. Over the period under review, global consumption reached the maximum volume at 949K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

The global mobile lifting frame market value was estimated at $13.4B in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +350.7% against 2020 indices. Global consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Consumption By Country

Lebanon (857K units) remains the largest mobile lifting frame consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 94% of total volume. It was followed by the United States (15K units), with a 1.6% share of total consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Lebanon amounted to +2.1%.

In value terms, Lebanon ($9.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($1B).

In Lebanon, the mobile lifting frame market expanded at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the mobile lifting frame per capita consumption in Lebanon was relatively modest.

Production

World Production of Mobile Lifting Frames On Tyres And Straddle Carriers

Global mobile lifting frame production dropped slightly to 896K units in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 8.5%. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 950K units. From 2017 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile lifting frame production reached $11.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $13B. From 2017 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The country with the largest volume of mobile lifting frame production was Lebanon (857K units), accounting for 96% of total volume.

In Lebanon, mobile lifting frame production increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012-2022.

Imports

World Imports of Mobile Lifting Frames On Tyres And Straddle Carriers

In 2022, approx. 30K units of mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers were imported worldwide; growing by 35% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 56K units. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile lifting frame imports expanded remarkably to $574M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 25%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $776M. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

In 2022, the United States (10K units) and Singapore (7.1K units) represented the largest importers of mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriersin the world, together amounting to approx. 57% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Canada (3.9K units), generating a 13% share of total imports. The UK (909 units), Vietnam (862 units), the Philippines (700 units) and Egypt (612 units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +70.2%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($132M) constitutes the largest market for imported mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers worldwide, comprising 23% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($25M), with a 4.3% share of global imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 3% share.

In the United States, mobile lifting frame imports expanded at an average annual rate of +21.8% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+13.8% per year) and the Philippines (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices By Country

The average mobile lifting frame import price stood at $19,062 per unit in 2022, falling by -21.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 327% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $61,528 per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($27,138 per unit), while Singapore ($1,969 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-6.0%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Mobile Lifting Frames On Tyres And Straddle Carriers

In 2022, approx. 12K units of mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers were exported worldwide; rising by 18% against the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3,624% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 840K units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, mobile lifting frame exports fell notably to $416M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 66%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $771M. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

In 2022, the United States (4.6K units) was the main exporter of mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers, comprising 38% of total exports. Japan (2K units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Poland (1,127 units), China (948 units) and Germany (621 units). All these countries together took near 39% share of total exports. The following exporters - Italy (538 units), Australia (313 units), Ireland (301 units) and South Africa (181 units) - together made up 11% of total exports.

The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of mobile lifting frames on tyres and straddle carriers. At the same time, Japan (+12.4%), South Africa (+7.1%) and Poland (+3.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Japan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +12.4% from 2012-2022. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-8.8%), Ireland (-9.4%), Australia (-12.8%) and Germany (-15.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Japan (+13 p.p.), the United States (+12 p.p.), Poland (+4.4 p.p.) and China (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Ireland, Italy, Australia and Germany saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -3.5%, -4.7% and -13.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($124M) remains the largest mobile lifting frame supplier worldwide, comprising 30% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($60M), with a 15% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland totaled +14.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-3.3% per year) and Japan (+13.8% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average mobile lifting frame export price stood at $34,560 per unit in 2022, which is down by -34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 7,914% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $52,349 per unit, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($123,716 per unit), while South Africa ($2,924 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform