Vending Machine Market Report 2024

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for vending machine? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? This report answers all these questions and many more. The 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 vending machine market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.86 billion in 2023 to $18.13 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to employers investing in wellness programs, a broader range of products available, the expansion of subscription-based vending services, a growing emphasis on enhancing consumer experience, and favorable government regulations.

The vending machine market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.54 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to an increased focus on hygiene, enhancements in security, the implementation of smart inventory management systems, and consumer demand for healthier snack and beverage options. Major trends for this period include remote monitoring, automated retail stores, the use of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient vending machines, leveraging data analytics, and the adoption of robotic vending machines.

The growth of the retail industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the vending machine market. The retail industry includes businesses and organizations that sell goods and services directly to consumers, encompassing various operations such as physical stores (e.g., supermarkets, clothing shops, and electronics retailers) and online platforms (e.g., e-commerce websites). This sector’s growth is fueled by consumer demand and shifting shopping behaviors. Vending machines are vital to the retail industry as they provide convenient access to products and help retailers extend their reach to high-traffic or unconventional locations. For example, in July 2024, the UK Parliament's House, a UK-based Commons Library, reported that retail sales in Great Britain totaled $557.46 billion in 2023, representing a 3% increase from 2022. Thus, the expansion of the retail industry is propelling the vending machine market's growth.

Leading companies in the vending machine market are focused on developing innovative products such as smart vending machines to improve inventory management and customer experience. A smart vending machine is a sophisticated vending machine that incorporates advanced technology to enhance user interaction and operational efficiency. For instance, in January 2023, Thundercomm, a US-based IoT product provider, introduced its Smart Vending Machine Solution. This system uses dynamic vision technology to capture, identify, and analyze the purchasing process through video recordings, accurately recognizing purchased items and their quantities. Consumers enjoy a seamless experience, only needing to open and close the machine’s door to complete their transactions. The solution also supports dynamic updates to stock-keeping units, reducing the need for operators to retrain commodity data and simplifying the addition of new products.

In July 2022, Azkoyen Group, a Spain-based company known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing advanced technology solutions, acquired Ascaso for $17.2 million. This acquisition aims to bolster Azkoyen Group’s global leadership in premium coffee machines by expanding its international presence and integrating advanced stainless-steel technology into its portfolio of traditional and automatic coffee solutions. Ascaso, a Spain-based machinery manufacturer, specializes in high-quality traditional espresso and vending machines.

Major companies operating in the vending machine market are Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., Godrej Group, Glory Ltd., Evoca Group, Seaga Manufacturing Inc., Azkoyen Group, Crane Payment Innovations, SandenVendo America Inc., Würth Group, Wittern Group, Royal Vendors Inc., U-Select-It Inc., Rhea Vendors Group, Westomatic Vending Services Ltd, Sielaff GmbH & Co. KG, Jofemar Corporation, Bianchi Industry S.p.A., IVM Inc., AAEON Technology Inc., Cantaloupe Systems Inc., Senso Foods Pvt, Healthy Vending LLC, Automated Merchandising Systems Inc., Vendolite, N&W Global Vending S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the vending machines market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the vending machine market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the vending machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A vending machine is an automated device that dispenses products, such as snacks or other items, to consumers after payment is inserted. It operates without human intervention and is commonly found in public places such as schools, airports, and office buildings.

The main types of vending machines are beverage vending machines, tobacco vending machines, food vending machines, and others. A beverage vending machine is designed to dispense a range of drinks, including bottled or canned beverages such as sodas, water, juices, energy drinks, and sometimes even hot drinks such as coffee and tea. The various technologies include semi-automatic, smart, and fully automatic machines. Payment options range from cash to cashless methods. Applications include retail sites, public transport hubs, offices, institutions, and more, with sales channels encompassing both offline and online platforms.

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The vending machine market consists of sales of snack vending machines, hot beverage vending machines, and combo vending machines. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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