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Material Handling Equipment Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20810011

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Material Handling Equipment Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses material handling equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for material handling equipment ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The material handling equipment market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Cranes And Lifting Equipment; Industrial Trucks; Continuous Handling Equipment; Racking And Storage Equipment

2) By Operation Type: Manual Material Handling Equipment; Semi-Automated Material Handling Equipment; Automated Material Handling Equipment

3) By Application: Transportation And Conveying; Storage And Warehousing; Picking And Sorting; Loading And Unloading; Assembly Line Handling

4) By End-User Industry: Automotive; Food And Beverages; Chemical; Semiconductor And Electronics; E-commerce And Logistics; Aviation; Pharmaceutical; Other End-User Industries

Subsegments:

1) By Cranes And Lifting Equipment: Overhead Cranes; Gantry Cranes; Jib Cranes; Mobile Cranes; Hoists And Winches

2) By Industrial Trucks: Forklift Trucks; Pallet Trucks; Reach Trucks; Tow Tractors; Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

3) By Continuous Handling Equipment: Belt Conveyors; Roller Conveyors; Chain Conveyors; Bucket Elevators; Sortation Systems

4) By Racking And Storage Equipment: Selective Pallet Racking; Drive-In And Drive-Through Racking; Cantilever Racking; Mobile Racking Systems; Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Companies Mentioned: Beumer Group GmbH And Co. KG; Daifuku Co. Limited; KION Group AG; Toyota Industries Corporation; Honeywell International Incorporated; SSI Schäfer Group GmbH; Jungheinrich AG; Crown Equipment Corporation; Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Incorporated; Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Incorporated; Mecalux S.A.; Liebherr Group; Swisslog Holding AG; Action Construction Equipment Limited; TGW Logistics Group GmbH; Viastore Systems GmbH; WITRON Logistik And Informatik GmbH; Cimcorp Automation Limited; Columbus McKinnon Corporation; Elettric80 S.p.A.; Hanel GmbH And Co. KG; Hapman LLC; Hytrol Conveyor Company Incorporated; Jervis B. Webb Company; KITO Corporation; KNAPP AG

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Material Handling Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Material Handling Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Material Handling Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Material Handling Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.2 Autonomous Systems, Robotics And Smart Mobility
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure And Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.5 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Expansion Of Warehouse Automation
4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of Agvs And Asrs
4.2.3 Demand For High-Throughput Logistics Systems
4.2.4 Growth Of Smart Conveying Solutions
4.2.5 Focus On Workplace Safety And Ergonomics
5. Material Handling Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food And Beverage Companies
5.2 Automotive Manufacturers
5.3 Construction Firms
5.4 E-Commerce Companies
5.5 Pharmaceutical Companies
6. Material Handling Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Material Handling Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Material Handling PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Material Handling Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Material Handling Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Material Handling Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Material Handling Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Material Handling Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Automated Guided Vehicles, Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems, Trucks And Lifts, Cranes, Pallet Racking, Conveying Systems, Hoists, Other Types
9.2. Global Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Operation, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Assembly, Distribution, Transportation, Other Operations
9.3. Global Material Handling Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food & Beverages, Automotive, Construction, Consumer Goods & Electronic, Pharmaceuticals, E-Commerce, Other End Users
9.4. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Tow Vehicles, Unit Load Carriers, Forklift AGVs
9.5. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Unit Load AS/RS, Mini Load AS/RS, Micro Load AS/RS
9.6. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Trucks and Lifts, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Order Pickers
9.7. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Cranes, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Jib Cranes
9.8. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pallet Racking, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Selective Pallet Racking, Drive-In/Drive-Through Racking, Push Back Racking
9.9. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Conveying Systems, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Belt Conveyors, Roller Conveyors, Chain Conveyors
9.10. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hoists, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Electric Hoists, Manual Hoists, Pneumatic Hoists
9.11. Global Material Handling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Packaging Equipment, Scissor Lifts, Dock Equipment
10. Material Handling Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Material Handling Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Material Handling Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Material Handling Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Material Handling Market
12.1. China Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Material Handling Market
13.1. India Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Material Handling Market
14.1. Japan Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Material Handling Market
15.1. Australia Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Material Handling Market
16.1. Indonesia Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Material Handling Market
17.1. South Korea Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Material Handling Market
18.1. Taiwan Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Material Handling Market
19.1. South East Asia Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Material Handling Market
20.1. Western Europe Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Material Handling Market
21.1. UK Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Material Handling Market
22.1. Germany Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Material Handling Market
23.1. France Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Material Handling Market
24.1. Italy Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Material Handling Market
25.1. Spain Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Material Handling Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Material Handling Market
27.1. Russia Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Material Handling Market
28.1. North America Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Material Handling Market
29.1. USA Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Material Handling Market
30.1. Canada Material Handling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Material Handling Market
31.1. South America Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Material Handling Market
32.1. Brazil Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Material Handling Market
33.1. Middle East Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Material Handling Market
34.1. Africa Material Handling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Material Handling Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Operation, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Material Handling Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Material Handling Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Material Handling Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Material Handling Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Material Handling Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Mitsubishi Logisnext Co.Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Komatsu Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Toyota Industries Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Liebherr Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Doosan Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Material Handling Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Kion Group AG, Jungheinrich AG, Crown Equipment Corporation, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Cascade Corporation, Hyster-Yale-Materials Handling, Dematic Group, Manitou Group, Hangcha Group Co. Ltd., SSI Schaefer Systems International, Hoist Liftruck Mfg. Inc., Anhui Heli Co. Ltd., Clark Material Handling Company, Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Raymond Corporation
38. Global Material Handling Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Material Handling Market
40. Material Handling Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Material Handling Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Material Handling Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Material Handling Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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