The latest data from the UK material handling Association (ukmha) depicts a positive blueprint for the UK forklift market. Ukmha is a trading organization representing all aspects of the UK material handling industry, and its vigorous recovery continues to push up the demand for new products.
Although lead-acid is still the most common choice of battery power supply, according to the UK MHA, the share of lithium-ion batteries in the electricity balance market has increased to nearly 14%.
The progress of lithium ion is more significant in other groups. So far this year, more than 26% of the electric rider warehouse trucks ordered are lithium-ion powered. In the category of electric pedestrian warehouse, this figure is even higher, with 36% of forklifts ordering lithium-ion batteries.
Diesel is still the preferred fuel for forklifts driven by internal combustion engine (ice), with a ratio of 55:45 compared with LPG / gasoline. However, in 35% of cases, the influenza pandemic decline of diesel was more obvious than that of any other energy, and the recovery (16%) was significantly slower. Due to the continuous interruption of the supply chain, the obvious gap between orders and delivery has widened throughout the year, which is far from unique to the forklift industry. Shortages of key components continue to disrupt production plans, compounded by labor shortages, rising fuel and energy costs and rising raw material costs.
David Goss, technical director of ukmha, commented on the data, He said: "The sales report provides an interesting snapshot of current market conditions and reinforces the ideas expressed by stakeholders during imhx connect. So far, the October data further proves the strength of the autumn, leading to strong growth in the fourth quarter. After difficult times, the resurgence of the checks and balances industry will be welcomed by manufacturers, although it is disappointing that there is a gap between orders and delivery due to continued supply chain disruption The gap continues to widen. Although the forecast will last until 2022, it will be short-lived. "
