Global Vacuum Grippers Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Vacuum Grippers market size is expected to reach $ 846 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 28.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Vacuum grippers use the difference between atmospheric pressure and a vacuum to lift, hold and move objects. Typically, the vacuum (or 'vacuum flow') is generated by a miniature electromechanical pump or a compressed air-driven pump. The vacuum flow must be uninterrupted to ensure that cobot can safely hold on to the object it has picked up.
Vacuum grippers, also known as suction cup grippers, can be a simple yet highly effective gripping solution for a wide range of applications. With the right type of gripper in the right integration, vacuum grippers provide safe, powerful grips in collaborative robot (cobot) applications.
Using the difference between a vacuum and atmospheric pressure, vacuum grippers lift, hold, and move objects. The vacuum is created by a miniature electromechanical pump or compressed air-driven pump. To ensure a cobot can safely hold an object, the vacuum flow must not be interrupted.
In 2024, global Vacuum grippers production reached approximately 52 k units, with an average global market price of around US$ 1980 per unit.
The vacuum grippers market has witnessed robust growth in recent years, driven by the accelerating adoption of industrial automation and the urgent need for efficient material handling across diverse sectors. A primary driver is the widespread integration of industrial robots in manufacturing, where vacuum grippers play a pivotal role in tasks like component assembly, product sorting, and end-of-line packaging.
Technological advancements also act as a key growth catalyst. The development of smart vacuum grippers—equipped with IoT connectivity, real-time pressure sensors, and adaptive control algorithms—allows for dynamic adjustments to varying material properties and surface textures, minimizing downtime caused by misalignment or grip failure.
Despite this growth, the market faces several notable challenges. High initial investment costs remain a significant barrier, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Technical limitations also hinder broader adoption: vacuum grippers rely on creating an airtight seal, which is difficult to achieve with porous materials (e.g., foam, textiles) or irregularly shaped objects. This restricts their use in industries like food processing (where products like baked goods or leafy greens are porous) and textile manufacturing, forcing companies to rely on less efficient alternative solutions. Maintenance requirements add to operational costs as well—rubber vacuum cups, a critical component, degrade quickly under frequent use, requiring weekly inspections and monthly replacements, which can disrupt production schedules and increase downtime.
Integration complexities pose another challenge. Retrofitting existing production lines to accommodate vacuum grippers often requires extensive modifications, such as upgrading electrical systems to support smart sensors or installing dedicated compressed air networks.
Nevertheless, the vacuum grippers market is poised for sustained expansion as industries continue to prioritize automation and sustainability.
This report studies the global Vacuum Grippers production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Vacuum Grippers and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Vacuum Grippers that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Vacuum Grippers total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Vacuum Grippers consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Vacuum Grippers domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Vacuum Grippers production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Vacuum Grippers market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Schmalz, Piab AB, SMC, Onrobot, Robotiq, FIPA, Coval, Gimatic S.r.l, NIHON PISCO, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Vacuum Grippers market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, Segmentation by Type:
Compressed Air-type Vacuum Grippers
Electromechanical-driven Vacuum Grippers
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, Segmentation by Application:
Manufacturing
Logistics
Others
Companies Profiled:
Schmalz
Piab AB
SMC
Onrobot
Robotiq
FIPA
Coval
Gimatic S.r.l
NIHON PISCO
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Vacuum Grippers market?
2. What is the demand of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Vacuum Grippers market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Vacuum grippers use the difference between atmospheric pressure and a vacuum to lift, hold and move objects. Typically, the vacuum (or 'vacuum flow') is generated by a miniature electromechanical pump or a compressed air-driven pump. The vacuum flow must be uninterrupted to ensure that cobot can safely hold on to the object it has picked up.
Vacuum grippers, also known as suction cup grippers, can be a simple yet highly effective gripping solution for a wide range of applications. With the right type of gripper in the right integration, vacuum grippers provide safe, powerful grips in collaborative robot (cobot) applications.
Using the difference between a vacuum and atmospheric pressure, vacuum grippers lift, hold, and move objects. The vacuum is created by a miniature electromechanical pump or compressed air-driven pump. To ensure a cobot can safely hold an object, the vacuum flow must not be interrupted.
In 2024, global Vacuum grippers production reached approximately 52 k units, with an average global market price of around US$ 1980 per unit.
The vacuum grippers market has witnessed robust growth in recent years, driven by the accelerating adoption of industrial automation and the urgent need for efficient material handling across diverse sectors. A primary driver is the widespread integration of industrial robots in manufacturing, where vacuum grippers play a pivotal role in tasks like component assembly, product sorting, and end-of-line packaging.
Technological advancements also act as a key growth catalyst. The development of smart vacuum grippers—equipped with IoT connectivity, real-time pressure sensors, and adaptive control algorithms—allows for dynamic adjustments to varying material properties and surface textures, minimizing downtime caused by misalignment or grip failure.
Despite this growth, the market faces several notable challenges. High initial investment costs remain a significant barrier, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Technical limitations also hinder broader adoption: vacuum grippers rely on creating an airtight seal, which is difficult to achieve with porous materials (e.g., foam, textiles) or irregularly shaped objects. This restricts their use in industries like food processing (where products like baked goods or leafy greens are porous) and textile manufacturing, forcing companies to rely on less efficient alternative solutions. Maintenance requirements add to operational costs as well—rubber vacuum cups, a critical component, degrade quickly under frequent use, requiring weekly inspections and monthly replacements, which can disrupt production schedules and increase downtime.
Integration complexities pose another challenge. Retrofitting existing production lines to accommodate vacuum grippers often requires extensive modifications, such as upgrading electrical systems to support smart sensors or installing dedicated compressed air networks.
Nevertheless, the vacuum grippers market is poised for sustained expansion as industries continue to prioritize automation and sustainability.
This report studies the global Vacuum Grippers production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Vacuum Grippers and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Vacuum Grippers that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Vacuum Grippers total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)
Global Vacuum Grippers consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)
U.S. VS China: Vacuum Grippers domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Vacuum Grippers production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
Global Vacuum Grippers production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)
This report profiles key players in the global Vacuum Grippers market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Schmalz, Piab AB, SMC, Onrobot, Robotiq, FIPA, Coval, Gimatic S.r.l, NIHON PISCO, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Vacuum Grippers market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (US$/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, Segmentation by Type:
Compressed Air-type Vacuum Grippers
Electromechanical-driven Vacuum Grippers
Global Vacuum Grippers Market, Segmentation by Application:
Manufacturing
Logistics
Others
Companies Profiled:
Schmalz
Piab AB
SMC
Onrobot
Robotiq
FIPA
Coval
Gimatic S.r.l
NIHON PISCO
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Vacuum Grippers market?
2. What is the demand of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Vacuum Grippers market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Vacuum Grippers market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
109 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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