Hand Truck and Dolly Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Product (Hand Trucks and Dolly), By Material, By End Use, By Sales Channel, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The hand truck and dolly market size is expected to reach USD 1.73 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Hand Truck and Dolly Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Hand Trucks and Dolly), By Material, By End Use, By Sales Channel, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

A hand truck is a wheeled machine designed to transport heavy or bulky goods with minimal effort. People commonly use hand trucks in warehouses, retail stores, and homes to move boxes, appliances, or furniture. The machine usually features an L-shaped frame with two large wheels at the base, a flat plate to support the load, and handles for pushing or pulling. Some models include straps or bungee cords to secure items during transit. Hand trucks are highly efficient in vertical movement, allowing users to tilt the load backward and balance it on the wheels for easy movement.

A dolly, on the other hand, refers to a platform with four wheels, used for heavier or larger loads that require stability. Unlike a hand truck, a dolly remains flat, and users simply place goods on top before pushing or pulling it. A few types of dollies are utility dollies, furniture dollies, and appliance dollies, each tailored for specific tasks.

The growing demand for hand trucks and dollies is driven by multiple factors, including the rise in e-commerce, rapid urbanization, and the growing need for efficient logistics. Warehouses and delivery services require faster, safer ways to move heavy packages as online shopping expands, boosting the need for hand trucks. Additionally, workplace safety regulations are encouraging companies to minimize manual lifting, making these tools essential for injury prevention. The construction and manufacturing sectors also rely on hand trucks and dollies to transport materials swiftly across job sites. Furthermore, the rise of DIY culture and home improvement projects is increasing consumer purchases of hand trucks and dollies for personal use.

Hand Truck and Dolly Market Report Highlights

In terms of product, the hand truck segment accounted for 60.02% revenue market share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to its widespread use across various industries, including retail, logistics, warehouses, and manufacturing.

By material, the steel segment dominated the market share in 2024 due to its exceptional strength, durability, and high load-bearing capacity.

In terms of end use, the retail & e-commerce segment held the largest market share in 2024 due to the rapid expansion of online shopping and the growing need for efficient material handling solutions in warehouses and fulfillment centers.

Based on sales channel, the offline segment accounted for a major market share in 2024 due to the preference of commercial and industrial buyers to purchase material handling equipment through physical stores, distributors, and specialty retailers.

The Asia Pacific hand truck and dolly market accounted for 33.03% of global revenue share in 2024. This dominance is attributed to rapid industrialization, growth in e-commerce, and expanding logistics infrastructure.

A few global key market players include B&P Manufacturing; BIL Group; Cosco Home & Office Products; Harper Trucks, Inc.; Magline, Inc.; Milwaukee Hand Trucks; Shunhe; The Hand Truck Company; Wesco Industrial Products, LLC.; and WOODEVER INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the hand truck and dolly market report on the basis of product, material, end use, sales channel, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Hand Trucks

Dolly

By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Steel

Aluminum

Plastics

Others

By End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Retail & E-Commerce

Manufacturing & Industrial

Construction

Food & Beverage

Residential/Home Use

Others

By Sales Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Online

Offline

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America