Casters Market Size - By Type, Material, Mounting, Load Capacity, Application, End Use, Distribution channel, Analysis Growth Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Casters Market Size

The global casters market size was valued at USD 9.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 5% from 2025 to 2034, due to the rising demand from the healthcare, automotive, and retail industries, while the growing industrial automation and the increasing need for material handling equipment is also aiding the growth of the market. Furthermore, as a result of the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, there has been an increased use of casters for warehouses and fulfillment centers, which further enhances the growth of the market.
 

Moreover, the increasing demand for industrial automation along with the need for enhanced material handling equipment is aiding in the growth of the market. Furthermore, the improvements in caster technology, such as increased durability, load-bearing capabilities, and lower levels of noise, have made the use of casters for specialized applications more common. In addition, urbanization and the improvement of infrastructure have also led to an increase in the need for the use of casters in the furniture, construction, and transport industries, leading to significant growth in the market.

Casters Market Trends

• Ergonomic and lightweight casters are becoming popular in the global market, in stark contrast to previous decades where such innovation was absent. The aim of such changes is to lessen the fatigue a worker experiences and to increase efficiency while carrying out a task, especially in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. There is also more focus directed towards customization targets, for example, heavy-duty casters for industrial purposes and more aesthetically pleasing options for furniture.
   
• Yet another approach finding traction is the utilization of eco-friendly resources in caster production. Such integration incorporates global environmental policies in consideration with the innovation of smart features, ranging from movement tracking and load sensors, especially in advanced industries like logistics and smart manufacturing - which require advanced control and high-quality service.
   

Casters Market Analysis

Manufacturers in the caster sector are taking practical steps to meet increasing customer requirements including funding R&D and broadening the product range. They are working on presenting universal and long-standing solutions to cater both for light and heavy-duty tasks. Customization of solutions in cooperation with end-users has also case an emphasis which guarantees continuous growth and a competitive edge in the global market.
 

• The swivel segment was crossed USD 3.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a rate of 5.7% between 2025 and 2034, due to the movement enabling these pieces of equipment to be navigated in tight spaces through a 360-degree rotation, which is also useful in environments such as hospitals and warehouses. Along with the above-mentioned automation and robotics have had a positive impact on the demand for swivel casters as they facilitate mobility in automated guided vehicles and robotic systems.
   
• Swivel casters help reposition heavy items while also increasing efficiency and ensuring safety. The use of new materials that enhance durability and reduce noise has also increased their use. In addition, the use of swivel casters in material handling systems in fulfillment centers has increased due to the rise of the e-commerce industry, which has further solidified their market position.

• The Industrial segment dominated 41.5% share of the casters market in 2024 and is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2034. With the growth of manufacturing, automotive, and logistics sectors, the market for durable, high-quality casters required to support heavy machines, equipment, and production lines also expanded significantly.
   
• In the industrial sector, casters are used to enhance work efficiency, reduce machinery downtimes, and support better safety in operations that involve frequent movements of goods and machines. The increasing use of automation in industrial processes, in particular for factories and warehouses, generates more need for casters, especially those meant for heavy-duty & high-load applications.

• The U.S. casters market size exceeded USD 2.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to increase at a rate of over 5.6% from 2025 to 2034, owing to the country's vigorous industrial foundation and the considerable growth in the market of material handling systems. Technologies are growing at an increasing rate, and there is an increased implementation of automation in manufacturing and warehouse facilities, which has led to high growth in demand. The quick growth of the medical sector, especially in the context of the growing investments in medical facilities, also played a role in increasing the use of casters.
   
• A major reason for growth is due to the inception of e-commerce and its ancillary logistics and warehousing systems requirements. The use of casters helps to move goods, which means less time spent in carrying out operations, thus improving the supply chain. To add on, the growing importance attached to occupational health and comfort has propelled caster innovations to comply with regulations which aim to increase efficiency.
   

North America: The US is the biggest market for casters, accounting for a sizeable proportion of 76.5%. Mobility equipment rental and service technologies like construction smart cities and transportation networks lead to an increment in the U.S. caster market's growth. Advanced mobility solutions for construction equipment and heavy machinery are in high demand in this case, which in turn boosts the sales of durable and high-capacity caster products. This infrastructural development has also created a window for pillar manufacturers to develop specific products aimed at the construction and city development matrix.
 

Industrialization and infrastructural improvements in Canada are important in increasing the need for casters. The heavy emphasis on eco-friendly products has facilitated the manufacture of recyclable materials and products in Canada. Growth in the retail and healthcare industry segments is expected to further enhance market expansion as mobility becomes more popular in those sectors.
 

Asia Pacific: In 2023, the Asia Pacific casters market held 36.4% of the share, and it is forecasted to maintain the share while achieving a CAGR of 5.7 from the years 2025 to 2034. By geographic location, China's market accounted for a 34.1% share in 2024 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of approximately 6.2% from 2025-2034. During the 2018-2023 period, urbanization and a burgeoning manufacturing industry has fueled growth in the casters industry. Furthermore, as consumers shift to modern furniture and multifunctional home technologies, there has been an increased demand in China for advanced caster designs, cementing its status as a prominent country in the global market.
 

Casters Market Share

• In 2024, world's leading enterprises such as COLSON GROUP, TENTE, Blickle, Takigen and Hexpol held a combined market share of 5-10%. To better serve the consumers and to stay competitive in the ever-evolving casters industry, the companies are constantly strategizing how to better their products and customer relations. A key area of focus and investment is the development of products which can meet the advanced features for noise dampening, increased life expectancy of the component, and greater load capabilities. They are also making efforts on the designing of eco-friendly casters by using reusable materials in response to the current trends in green manufacture. The objective is to be competitive in a price-sensitive market, hence the use of automation and precision technologies in their manufacturing processes.
   
• With the increasing strong bondage being established between industrialists and the tail-end consumers, they have specifically focused on the designing of precise casters for chores ranging from daily light household activities to rigorous heavy industrial tasks. To target a wider market for every customer through the use of E-commerce platforms, manufacturers are broadening their distribution channels with regional suppliers. They are also working on enhancing their subsidiary services, specifically the after-sale services through maintenance so that increased customer loyalty can be achieved and maintained.
   

Casters Market Companies

Major players operating in the casters industry are:

• Blickle
• Cebora
• COLSON GROUP
• Er Wagner
• Flywheel Metalwork
• Hamilton
• Hexpol
• Payson Casters
• Regal Castors
• RWM Casters
• Takigen
• Tellure
• TENTE
• TrioPines
• ZONWE
   

Casters Industry News

• Attracting new customers while increasing profitability in the market is the goal from Roger Blickle’s statement: “These rollers can be used for many applications and simplicity and other key benefits are their strong side” that was said in October 2023 during the launch of new aluminum profile rollers by Blickle. These zGC steel rolling profile rolfers are specialized while featuring a simple, universal design and comes with a large assortment of related benefits.
   
• At the April 2022 conference, Hamilton Caster decided to exhibit its canadian articulating wheels set swivel surfaces that perform an additional function - eliminating scrubbing. The essence of these casters lies in bearing life extension - up to twice than before along with other refinement steps taken to do so that have been incorporated on ultra glide wheels.
   

This casters market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Million Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Swivel
• Rigid/ Fixed
• Ball Bearing
• Kingpin

Market, By Material

• Metal
• Rubber
• Plastic
• Polyurethane

Market, By Load Capacity

• Light-Duty
• Medium-Duty
• Heavy-Duty

Market, By Mounting

• Plate
• Stem

Market, By Application

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Residential

Market, By End Use

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Food Industry
• Medical
• Textile Industry
• Other End-Users

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Malaysia    
  • Indonesia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa