Global Vertical Lift Module Market Overview
The key driver impacting the vertical lift module market is the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector across the world. It played an important role in the vertical lift module's progress as it can create the demand for vertical lift modules for improved warehouse management. The rapidly growing e-commerce industry is estimated to boost market demand in the coming years. for instance, the most recent UN’s the trade and development body(UNCTA- 2020) report shows that global e-commerce sales account for $25.6 trillion in 2018, which increased by 8% from 2017. there were approximately 1.4 billion people who shopped online in 2018. the countries like US, China, and the UK lead e-commerce sales to consumers. B2C e-commerce was recorded at $4.4 trillion, rose by 16% from 2017. Moreover, the high demand for vertical lift module systems installation across the retail sector, food & beverages for better logistics management is estimated to be a significant factor that adds growth to the market.
According to Value Market Research, the global vertical lift module market was valued at around USD 875 million by 2020 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 7.5% during the forecast period of 2020 to 2026.
The rising focus towards industrial automation and growth of industry 4.0 is estimated to improve market demand in the forecast period. for instance, according to the world economic forum, only 35% of the time will be spent on manual routine work, and over 60% work process is estimated to be automated by 2030. By 2035, jobs with high automation potential will be closer to 35-50% for manufacturing, transportation and storage, and retail trade sectors. however, the easy availability of used VMLs at low pricing may hamper the global vertical lift module industry in the long run. also, the availability of cheap labor or workforce in developing countries such as India and China is negatively impacting the growth of the market. the current industry trends, such as the growing demand for customized solutions and the integration of robots with VLMS, are expected to provide beneficial market opportunities for the market players.
The vertical lift module market is vast, with many local and global players. the key leaders follow several strategies to improve their market position, such as mergers, acquisitions, expansions, product innovations, and extending product portfolio, to boost their market share globally. the known players included in the report Gonvarri Material Handling, Ferretto Group S.p.a., EffiMat Storage Technology A/S, ICAM SRL, AutoCrib, Inc., Hänel Storage Systems, Kardex Remstar, Modula S.p.A, Weland Solutions AB, Automha S.p.A, SSI SCHAEFER Group, and Vidir Solutions, Inc.
In this research report, the vertical lift module market is segmented by delivery type, storage type, end-user, and region.
Analysis by Delivery Type:
By delivery type, the report is categorized into single-level delivery and dual-level delivery. The single-level delivery segment dominates the delivery type segment in 2019 with more than two-thirds of the market share. It is due to its extensive demand for quicker storage and recovery of heterogeneous goods and the growing need for maximum storage space utilization. Moreover, speedy industrialization across emerging Asian nations, such as India, China, and Vietnam, the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, and the need for automated warehousing and distribution operations contribute to the vast market demand from a wide range of industries.
Analysis by Storage Type:
By storage type, the report is categorized into non-refrigerated storage and refrigerated storage. There is a vast growth observed in the non-refrigerated storage segment as leading manufacturing industries such as metals and heavy machinery, automotive, semiconductors and electronics, and aviation use non-refrigerated VLMs to fulfill the need for efficient and cost-optimized storage and handling solutions for goods. Moreover, the non-refrigerated VLM is considered the perfect option for these manufacturing industries as raw materials utilized in these industries are not susceptible to temperature change, thus contribute to the vast market demand in the forecast period.
Analysis by End-User:
By end-user, the report is categorized into automotive, metals & machinery, food & beverages, chemicals, healthcare, semiconductor & electronics, aviation, e-commerce, and others. There is a vast growth observed in the automotive segment. It is due to its high adoption of VLMs in the automotive sector and rapid progress in the automotive industry by offering innovative products based on new technologies. Moreover, the rapidly growing demand for automotive worldwide contributes to the massive market demand in the forecast period.
Analysis by Region:
In the regional outlook of the global vertical lift module market, the Europe region dominates with a maximum market share of 35% in 2019. The well-developed automotive sector and the rising VLM installations across aviation, chemicals, healthcare, and food and beverages sectors are driving the vertical lift module market in Europe. Moreover, the growing focus of key players on promoting the advancements in technologies, the launch of new products, and the need to optimize warehouse space contributes to the development of the vertical lift module market across Europe.
Market Segmentation covered in the Report:
By Delivery Type
- Single-Level Delivery
- Dual-Level Delivery
By Storage Type
- Non-Refrigerated Storage
- Refrigerated Storage
By End-User
- Automotive
- Metals & Machinery
- Food & Beverages
- Chemicals
- Healthcare
- Semiconductor & Electronics
- Aviation
- E-Commerce
- Other Industries
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- The Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- The Middle East and Africa
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