Belt Sorters Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The belt sorters market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.37 billion in 2024 to $3.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of e-commerce and online retailing, benefits of cross-belt sorting machines, increasing focus on reducing labor costs and improving productivity, expansion of the manufacturing industry in emerging economies, government initiatives to promote industrial automation.

The belt sorters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for automation, growing focus on waste reduction, rising focus on energy efficiency, growing focus on product safety and quality. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of advanced technologies, expansion of e-commerce sector, increasing adoption of automation technologies.

The surge in e-commerce activities is poised to drive the growth of the belt sorters market in the foreseeable future. E-commerce operations heavily rely on efficient and automated systems to manage the substantial volume of orders and packages, necessitating quick sorting and dispatch processes. Belt sorters play a crucial role in e-commerce by facilitating efficient and automated sorting of a diverse range of products, thereby minimizing manual labor and ensuring rapid order fulfillment to meet the escalating demands of online shoppers. For example, in November 2023, as per data from the United States Census Bureau, e-commerce estimates for the second quarter of 2023 surged by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2022, with online sales accounting for 15.4% of all sales during that quarter. Consequently, the burgeoning e-commerce sector is a primary driver fueling the growth of the belt sorters market.

Key companies in the belt sorters market are focusing on new product launches, such as cross-belt sorters, to enhance their profitability. Cross-belt sorters are used in logistics and distribution centers to efficiently sort small, fragile, or high-friction items, including parcels, apparel, and delicate products. For example, in September 2024, Alstef Group, a France-based provider of baggage handling and airport automation solutions, introduced the XSORT, a specialized cross-belt sorter designed for baggage handling. The XSORT features an innovative low-profile, compact design, making it ideal for airports with limited space. With adjustable incline options of 5° and 11°, it seamlessly integrates into both new and existing systems. The sorter incorporates low-maintenance technologies, such as synchronous linear motor drives and inductive power transfer, along with built-in predictive maintenance for real-time monitoring. This combination ensures high operational efficiency and reduces downtime.

In May 2023, Beumer Group, a leading German manufacturer of intralogistics systems, completed the acquisition of Hendrik Group Inc. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This strategic move reflects Beumer Group's commitment to sustainability and enhancing its product portfolio. Hendrik Group's expertise lies in the eco-friendly transportation of bulk materials, perfectly complementing Beumer's mission to deliver sustainable solutions and reduce its customers' carbon footprint. Based in the United States, Hendrik Group Inc. specializes in the development of advanced air-supported belt conveyors and belt sorters.

Major companies operating in the belt sorters market report are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., Daifuku Co. Ltd., Dematic Corporation, Vanderlande Industries, Wayz Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co. Ltd., BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, OMH SCIENCE Group Co Ltd., Material Handling Systems Inc., Interroll Holding AG, SDI.systems, Bastian Solutions Inc., Zhejiang Damon Technology Co. Ltd., Fives Intralogistics Corp., Muratec Murata Machinery Ltd., Innovative Logistics Services Pvt. Ltd., Toyota Materials Handling Group (TMHG), Kuecker Logistics Group, KENGIC Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd., Kunming Shipbuilding Equipment Co. Ltd., Shanghai Simba Automation Technology Co. Ltd., Okura Yusoki Co. Ltd., Conveyco Technologies Inc., Mjc Co. Ltd., Suzhou Jinfon Logistics Equipment Co. Ltd., China Post Science and Technology Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Leadoin Intelligent Technology Inc.

North America was the largest region in the belt sorters market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the belt sorters market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the belt sorters market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The belt sorters market consists of sales of narrow belt sorters and cross-belt sorters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Belt sorters, also known as belt conveyor sorters, are automated material handling systems designed for the purpose of sorting items or packages based on predetermined criteria. These systems utilize a conveyor belt as a mechanism to transport items through the sorting process.

The two main types of belt sorters are linear cross-belt sorting and ring cross-belt sorting. Linear cross-belt sorting refers to a specific type of conveyor-based sortation system commonly employed in logistics and distribution centers. These systems can have varying sorting capacities, categorized as low, medium, and high capacity. Belt sorters find applications in various industries including mail and post, e-commerce, food and beverage, apparel, healthcare and medical, among others.

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