IPAF’s Rental Market Reports analyse the size and performance of MEWP rental markets, looking at both current activity and projected trends. Each edition includes data on fleet size, utilisation, rental rates, investment levels and typical retention periods, helping readers benchmark their own operations against national and regional averages.

The reports cover major powered access markets in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, with country-level insight where reliable data is available.

This global view highlights how different regions are responding to economic conditions, construction demand and changing safety and sustainability expectations.

For rental companies, the reports provide an evidence-based view of market size, growth and pricing, supporting smarter decisions on fleet mix and capital investment. ​

Manufacturers, contractors and investors also use the findings to understand utilisation trends, emerging opportunities and the overall health of the access industry.

Recent trends highlighted

The most recent IPAF analysis points to slower overall fleet growth, modest rental rate increases and more cautious investment as markets adjust to economic uncertainty.

In several mature markets, utilisation has stabilised or dipped slightly, while selected developing regions continue to show strong expansion in MEWP rental.

IPAF members can benefit from free or discounted access to the Rental Market Reports, depending on membership category and location.

Non-members and other industry stakeholders can purchase individual country or regional editions directly from IPAF, making it easy to access the insights most relevant to their business.