Global Material Handling Equipment Market Size & Outlook

The global material handling equipment market size was estimated at USD 262,928.8 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 421,787.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$262,928.8
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$421,787.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
6.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global material handling equipment market highlights

  • The global material handling equipment market generated a revenue of USD 262,928.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 421,787.7 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2026 - 2033) of 6.1% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, cranes & lifting equipment accounted for a revenue of USD 101,208.5 million in 2025.
  • Racking & storage equipment is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, South Korea is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 262,928.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 421,787.7 million
Growth rate6.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentCranes & lifting equipment
Fastest growing segmentRacking & storage equipment
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCranes & Lifting Equipment, Industrial trucks, Continuous handling equipment, Racking & storage equipment

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.1% of the global material handling equipment market in 2025.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, South Korea is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 8,242.0 million by 2033.

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Material Handling Equipment Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Vanderlande View profile 1001-5000 Veghel, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe https://www.vanderlande.com
Interlake Mecalux View profile 501-1000 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.interlakemecalux.com/
BEUMER Group View profile 5001-10000 Beckum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.beumergroup.com
Swisslog View profile 5001-10000 Buchs, Inner-Rhoden, Switzerland, Europe http://swisslog.com
SSI Schaefer Systems International North America View profile 10001+ Thane, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://ssi-schaefer.us
Toyota Industries Corp View profile 89245 2-1, Toyoda-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi, Japan, 448-8671 https://www.toyota-industries.com
Daifuku Co Ltd View profile 13020 3-2-11, Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku,, Osaka, Japan, 555-0012 http://www.daifuku.co.jp
KION GROUP AG View profile 42325 Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany, 60549 https://www.kiongroup.com
Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd View profile 73828 No. 10 No. 1 Yubinbango, Nagaokakyo, 1-chome, Kyoto Higashikotari, Nagaokakyo, Japan, 617-8555 http://www.murata.co.jp
Honeywell International Inc View profile 95000 855 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202 https://www.honeywell.com

Global material handling equipment market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to material handling equipment market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Cranes & lifting equipment was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.49% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global material handling equipment market based on cranes & lifting equipment, industrial trucks, continuous handling equipment, racking & storage equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Material Handling Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Cranes & Lifting Equipment
    • Industrial trucks
    • Continuous handling equipment
    • Racking & storage equipment
  • Global Material Handling Equipment Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Automotive
    • Food & Beverages
    • Chemical
    • Semiconductor & Electronics
    • E-Commerce
    • Aviation
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Others

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