Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Size - By Mode of Operation, By Equipment Type, By Application, By End Use Industry, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034
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Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Size
The global processing industry material handling equipment market size was estimated at USD 152.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 262.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2034. The market is on an upward trajectory to growth due to technological advancements and automation.
Advances in robotics, artificial intelligence, and the integration of the internet of things (IoT), has restructured and automated the material handling process, allowing for real-time monitoring, precision control, and efficient management. Automation minimizes human error, decreases labor costs and improves safety, thereby making equipment more dependable and desirable for processing industries. These advancements help businesses take advantage of increased production and improve their workflow that leads to great increases in the use of modern material handling solutions.
The continually rapid growth of both the e-commerce and logistics segments of the economy are a second major driver of market growth. The increase in online shopping has created demand that has driven up the size and variety of goods that must be efficiently processed, stored, and shipped. Material handling equipment like the conveyor, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), or sorting machines, are needed to respond to more demanding delivery times and accuracy. Growth in these sectors has made it necessary for businesses to invest in equipment that is flexible, develops scalability, and can handle varied products while also maximizing footprint utilization and minimizing costs.
Additionally, the increase of industrial and manufacturing markets around the globe is acting as a key driver for the need for material handling equipment. As business grows, also increases the need to transport raw, semi-finished and finished products inside a production facility. Emerging economies that are ramping up industrial efforts are heavily investing in modern infrastructure, too, which increases the demand for these modern material handling systems. These systems exist for a range of purposes, namely reducing the amount of manual, repetitive labor, safety increases, and improving productivity speeds.
According to Statista, it was estimated that material handling equipment will increase to 16.8 thousand units in 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 9%.
Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Trends
Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Analysis
Based on the mode of operation, the market is divided into manual, semi-automated systems, fully automated systems and IoT-enabled smart handling systems. In 2024, semi-automatic segment dominated the market accounting for around 34.4% share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.4% during 2025 to 2034.
Based on application, the processing industry material handling equipment market is segmented into conveyors, cranes & hoists, forklifts & industrial trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), storage & retrieval systems, robotic material handling systems and bulk material handling equipment and other. In 2024, the conveyors segment dominates the with 25.2% of market share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.5% from 2025 to 2034.
Based on the distribution channel, the processing industry material handling equipment market is segmented as direct and indirect. In 2024, the direct segment dominates the market with 72.7% revenue share and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.7% from 2025 to 2034.
In 2024, China dominated with around 35.5% share in APAC the processing industry material handling equipment market and is set to cross USD 2 billion by 2034.
In North America, the processing industry material handling equipment market in the U.S. is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
In Europe, the UK processing industry material handling equipment market is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
In MEA, the processing industry material handling equipment market in UAE is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Share
Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Market Companies
Major players operating in the processing industry material handling equipment industry are:
Toyota Industries Corporation is a large manufacturer and global leader in material handling equipment with revenues greater than USD 17 billion in 2024. In 2024, Toyota launched a new generation of electric forklifts that feature advanced battery technologies. This product vertical in material handling equipment provides insight into the company as an innovative and environmentally responsible operator. Fives provides customized conveying and sorting solutions that are high efficiency and deliver reduced downtime in complex industrial settings. A recent project success for Fives includes winning a contract to install a fully automated handling system at a large steel plant in Europe. The project highlights Fives capabilities for large-scale applications in heavy duty industries. KION Group is a worldwide leader within material handling and logistics solutions with about USD 12.4 billion in revenue in 2024. KION is a global leader in material handling and logistics solutions with revenue of approximately USD 12 billion in 2024. The company has an extensive product catalog of logistics solutions like Forklifts, Automated Guided Vehicles, warehouse management software, etc. KION owns brands like Linde and STILL, which adds to the company's brand power and its strategic positioning. KION Company is making meaningful investments in robotics and artificial intelligence and how to automate more functions with these applications to meet the increased demand for smart warehouses. GEA Group is a global leader in process engineering solutions and related material handling solutions for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. The GEA group reported steady growth of approximately USD 5.8 billion in revenue in 2024. With GEA’s leading rate of growth, the company's focus is on energy-efficient and sustainable technology. The company offers a wide range of equipment, including pneumatic conveyors and automated processing systems, designed to optimize bulk material handling while maintaining high hygiene standards.
Processing Industry Material Handling Equipment Industry News
The processing industry material handling equipment market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue ($ Bn) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:
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Market, By Mode of Operation
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Market, By End Use Industry
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