Hydrogen Truck Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Range, By Vehicle Type, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Hydrogen Truck Market was valued at USD 2.8 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 18.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 37.7% during the forecast period. Market growth is being fueled by the increasing shift toward low-emission transportation, driven by global climate objectives and rising environmental consciousness. Hydrogen-powered trucks offer a compelling solution to reduce carbon emissions in the commercial transport sector, offering long-range capabilities and quick refueling-advantages that address limitations associated with battery electric vehicles. With governments worldwide tightening emission regulations and promoting clean energy initiatives, hydrogen trucks are becoming increasingly viable. In parallel, technological innovations in hydrogen fuel cells are improving energy efficiency and driving down operational costs, supporting broader adoption in logistics, freight, and industrial transportation applications.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 2.8 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 18.1 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	37.7%
Fastest Growing Segment	Medium-Duty Trucks
Largest Market	Europe

Key Market Drivers

Environmental Concerns

Rising awareness of climate change and the environmental impact of traditional diesel trucks is a major driver of the hydrogen truck market. Hydrogen-powered trucks emit only water vapor, offering a zero-emission alternative that aligns with national and international sustainability goals. Governments and industry stakeholders are emphasizing green mobility and integrating hydrogen vehicles into broader decarbonization strategies. This push for cleaner alternatives across the transport sector is accelerating demand for hydrogen trucks among fleet operators seeking to reduce their carbon footprints and meet regulatory standards.

Key Market Challenges

High Production Costs

Despite promising environmental benefits, the adoption of hydrogen trucks is constrained by high manufacturing costs. The complexity of hydrogen fuel cell systems, along with the cost-intensive production and distribution of hydrogen fuel, results in a high total cost of ownership. This makes hydrogen trucks less accessible for smaller fleets or companies with limited budgets. Another critical challenge is the underdeveloped hydrogen refueling infrastructure, especially in remote or underserved areas. Building out this infrastructure requires substantial investment and coordinated efforts from both public and private stakeholders, without which mass adoption of hydrogen trucks remains limited.

Key Market Trends

Collaboration Between Public and Private Sectors

A significant trend in the hydrogen truck market is the growing collaboration between governments and private entities to establish robust hydrogen infrastructure. These public-private partnerships are essential to accelerate the deployment of refueling stations and integrate hydrogen into national mobility strategies. Strategic alliances are also focusing on scaling fuel cell manufacturing and reducing costs through shared research and development efforts. As these collaborations expand, they are expected to play a pivotal role in unlocking the market potential of hydrogen trucks and facilitating their wider integration into commercial transport fleets.

Key Market Players

Nikola Corporation
Hyundai Motor Company
Daimler Truck AG (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)
AB Volvo
Scania AB
Iveco Group N.V.
Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
Xiamen King Long International Trading Co., Ltd.
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
Toyota Motor Corporation

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Hydrogen Truck Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Hydrogen Truck Market, By Range:

Short-Range
Medium-Range
Long-Range

Hydrogen Truck Market, By Vehicle Type:

Light-Duty Trucks
Medium-Duty Trucks
Heavy-Duty Trucks

Hydrogen Truck Market, By Application:

Logistics & Freight
Industrial & Construction
Others

Hydrogen Truck Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe & CIS
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Spain
- Italy
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Hydrogen Truck Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Introduction

1.1. Research Tenure Considered
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Market
1.4. Markets Covered
1.5. Years Considered for Study
1.6. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Regions

4. Global Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 4.1.1. By Value
4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis (Short-Range, Medium-Range, Long-Range)
- 4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis (Light-Duty Trucks, Medium-Duty Trucks, Heavy-Duty Trucks)
- 4.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis (Logistics & Freight, Industrial & Construction, Others)
- 4.2.4. By Regional Market Share Analysis
- 4.2.5. By Top 5 Companies Market Share Analysis, Others (2024)
4.3. Hydrogen Truck Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment

5. North America Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 5.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.1. United States Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.1.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.1.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.2. Canada Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.2.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.2.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 5.2.4.3. Mexico Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 5.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 5.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 5.2.4.3.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 5.2.4.3.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis

6. Europe & CIS Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 6.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.1. France Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.1.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.1.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.2. Germany Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.2.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.2.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.3. United Kingdom Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.3.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.3.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.4. Italy Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.4.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.4.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 6.2.4.5. Spain Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 6.2.4.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.5.1.1. By Value
    - 6.2.4.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 6.2.4.5.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.5.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 6.2.4.5.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis

7. Asia-Pacific Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 7.2.4. By Country Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.1. China Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.1.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.1.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.2. Japan Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.2.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.2.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.3. India Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.3.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.3.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 7.2.4.4. South Korea Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 7.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 7.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 7.2.4.4.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 7.2.4.4.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis

8. Middle East & Africa Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 8.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.1. South Africa Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.1.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.1.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.2. Saudi Arabia Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.2.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.2.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.3. UAE Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.3.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.3.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.3.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.3.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 8.2.4.4. Turkey Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 8.2.4.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.4.1.1. By Value
    - 8.2.4.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 8.2.4.4.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.4.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 8.2.4.4.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis

9. South America Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
- 9.2.4. By Country Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.4.1. Brazil Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 9.2.4.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.1.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.4.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.1.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.1.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.1.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis
  - 9.2.4.2. Argentina Hydrogen Truck Market Outlook
    - 9.2.4.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.2.1.1. By Value
    - 9.2.4.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      - 9.2.4.2.2.1. By Range Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.2.2.2. By Vehicle Type Market Share Analysis
      - 9.2.4.2.2.3. By Application Market Share Analysis

10. Market Dynamics

10.1. Drivers
10.2. Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

12. Porters Five Forces Analysis

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Company Profiles
- 13.1.1. Nikola Corporation
  - 13.1.1.1. Company Details
  - 13.1.1.2. Ranges
  - 13.1.1.3. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 13.1.1.4. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 13.1.1.5. Recent Developments
  - 13.1.1.6. Key Management Personnel
- 13.1.2. Hyundai Motor Company
- 13.1.3. Daimler Truck AG (Mercedes-Benz Group AG)
- 13.1.4. AB Volvo
- 13.1.5. Scania AB
- 13.1.6. Iveco Group N.V.
- 13.1.7. Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
- 13.1.8. Xiamen King Long International Trading Co.,Ltd.
- 13.1.9. Ballard Power Systems Inc.
- 13.1.10. Toyota Motor Corporation