Belt Sorters Market Report 2026

The belt sorters market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.69 billion in 2025 to $4.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of postal and parcel automation, rising e-commerce shipment volumes, increasing warehouse labor constraints, adoption of conveyor-based sorting infrastructure, improvements in sensor and motor technologies.

The belt sorters market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart logistics hubs, rising demand for same-day delivery infrastructure, expansion of automation in healthcare logistics, growing adoption of ai-enabled sorting software, increasing focus on operational scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of high-speed cross-belt sorting systems, rising integration of vision and barcode recognition, growing demand for modular and scalable sorters, expansion of automation in e-commerce fulfillment centers, enhanced focus on sorting accuracy and throughput.

The expansion of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the belt sorters market in the coming years. E-commerce depends on efficient, automated systems to manage the large volume of orders and packages that must be sorted and dispatched quickly. Belt sorters facilitate automated sorting of diverse products, reducing manual labor and enabling rapid order fulfillment to meet the rising expectations of online shoppers. For example, in November 2023, the United States Census Bureau reported that e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2022, while overall retail sales rose by 0.6%. Additionally, online stores accounted for 15.4% of total sales in that quarter. As a result, the growth of e-commerce is driving demand for belt sorters.

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 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, 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.

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