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Based on application, the industrial segment held around 70% of the market share in 2023 and is expected to reach over 1.8 trillion by 2023. The transportation of heavy or irregularly shaped cargo is a major application for flatbed trucks in the construction, manufacturing, energy, agricultural and mining sectors. The need for industrial flatbed trucks is directly impacted by the expansion of these industries. The demand for transporting goods, especially bulky items like construction materials, has surged with the rising government investment in infrastructure development.
Based on propulsion type, the diesel segment captured more than 75% share of the flatbed trucks market in 2023. The fuel economy of diesel engines continues to be a major factor in the adoption of these engines by trucking businesses, as fuel expenses represent a substantial portion of their operating costs. Diesel engines are better suited for the heavy carrying and towing tasks common in flatbed transportation because they generate more torque at lower RPMs than gasoline engines. Diesel-powered flatbed trucks can manage huge loads more skillfully as a result of this torque advantage, which boosts overall performance and productivity.
Asia Pacific dominated the global flatbed trucks market, with market share over 58% in 2023. Asia Pacific is a hub for manufacturing, with South Korea, China, Japan, and India at the forefront of the production of machinery, automobiles, and electronics. Flatbed trucks are necessary for the transportation of components, completed goods, and raw materials throughout manufacturing supply chains.
Construction and infrastructure projects, encompassing public, commercial, and residential infrastructure initiatives, are steadily increasing throughout U.S. The demand for flatbed trucking services is fueled by the necessity of flatbed trucks for moving heavy machinery, steel beams, lumber, concrete, and other building supplies to job sites.
International trade is centered in Europe, with commodities traveling both to and from other parts of the world as well as between member states of the European Union. The transportation of commodities to and from ports, rail terminals, and distribution centers is made easier by flatbed trucks, which are an essential part of the logistics supply chain.
The oil and gas sector in the UAE is flourishing, with substantial expenditure made in exploration, production, and refining operations. Equipment, pipes, drilling rigs, and other supplies are transported on flatbed trucks to facilitate both onshore and offshore oil and gas activities.