Solid materials handling equipment market to hit $368.11B by 2035

The global solid materials handling equipment market was valued at $280.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $368.11 billion by 2035, according to a new market report. Growth is being driven by e-commerce, warehouse automation, reshoring, and rising demand for connected, autonomous equipment across manufacturing and logistics.

Why it matters: - The market sits at the center of manufacturing, logistics, retail, construction and mining operations. - Demand for automation, energy efficiency and labor-saving systems is reshaping how goods move, are stored and are tracked. - The sector’s growth points to continued capital spending on warehouse, factory and infrastructure upgrades through 2035.

What happened: - The global solid materials handling equipment market was valued at $280.35 billion in 2025. - The market is projected to reach $368.11 billion by 2035. - The forecast implies a 2.80% compound annual growth rate from 2026 to 2035. - More information is available in the full market report.

The details: - Solid materials handling equipment covers systems used to transport, store, control and protect materials, goods and products. - The category includes transport equipment such as conveyors, industrial trucks and cranes. - The category also includes handling equipment such as dock levelers and hoists. - Rack and storage systems include automated storage and retrieval systems and pallet racks. - The market serves e-commerce and retail, automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, construction, mining and other industries. - E-commerce expansion has driven investment in warehouse automation and distribution center infrastructure. - Adoption is rising for automated guided vehicles, autonomous mobile robots and automated storage and retrieval systems. - Reshoring, manufacturing recovery and fleet replacement cycles are also supporting demand. - Industry 4.0 tools such as AI, IoT sensors and data analytics are enabling predictive maintenance, real-time tracking and workflow optimization. - Warehouse execution systems and ERP integration are creating more connected supply chain operations. - AI-powered predictive maintenance can reduce unplanned downtime by 25% to 30% through early detection of failures in bearings, pulleys, gearboxes and drives. - Computer vision is being used for belt tracking, spillage detection and safety monitoring. - Digital twins are being used to simulate throughput and improve operations without interrupting production. - Modular, scalable and digitally connected equipment platforms are shortening deployment times and easing upgrades. - The EU’s circular economy and environmental rules are increasing demand for energy-efficient and low-emission equipment. - ISO 3691-4:2020 and EN 13262 are shaping safety and compliance requirements. - Japan’s Society 5.0 and other smart manufacturing programs are helping support automation adoption. - Asia-Pacific held about 45.40% of global revenue in 2025 and was the dominant regional market. - North America and Europe remain mature markets with high automation penetration and strong replacement demand.

Between the lines: - The market is shifting from mechanical material movement toward software-driven systems that can be monitored, optimized and maintained remotely. - Labor shortages are accelerating the move to AMRs, AGVs and higher levels of warehouse automation. - Compliance and sustainability pressures are making electric and enclosed systems more attractive in developed markets. - The competitive edge is increasingly tied to digital integration, service networks and the ability to sell integrated platforms instead of standalone equipment.

What's next: - Transport equipment is expected to remain the largest and fastest-growing product category. - AS/RS is projected to account for 28.4% of the product segment by 2035. - AGVs are projected to grow at about 7.8% CAGR, while industrial robots are expected to grow at 7.5% CAGR. - The construction segment is expected to post the highest CAGR among applications. - Asia-Pacific is likely to keep leading growth, with China, India and Southeast Asia driving demand. - North America will continue to benefit from reshoring, clean-energy manufacturing incentives and warehouse automation spending. - Europe will keep leaning on modernization, energy efficiency and circular economy initiatives. - The report’s source page is available here, and sample access is available here.