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Southeast Asia Elevator & Escalator Market - Size & Growth Forecast 2025-2030

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  • 142 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Asia Pacific
  • Arizton
  • ID: 6058402
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The Southeast Asia Elevator & Escalator Market was sized at 37,087 units in 2024, and is projected to reach 46,579 units by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 3.87%.

Increasing demand for high-rise structures across Southeast Asian countries has propelled the region’s elevator business to new heights. One of the primary drivers is the region’s rapid urbanization and growing tourism sector. This has led to a surge in the construction of high-rise buildings, both residential and commercial, which requires efficient vertical transportation solutions like elevators and escalators. However, inflationary pressures, increasing construction costs, and skilled labor shortages are a few challenges faced by the Southeast Asian region and can hamper the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market. Despite the ongoing challenges, the region is projected to witness strong growth in its construction sector, fueled by increased infrastructure spending.

Recent Developments in the Southeast Asia Elevator and Escalator Market

  • In August 2024, Otis unveiled its Gen3™ connected elevator platform at its Platform for Indonesia, Thailand Malaysian markets.
  • In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation announced its new elevator type, NEXIEZ-Fit Passenger which combines superior cost performance with carefully selected specifications.
  • In September 2024, KONE announced its New 2025-2030 Strategy Rise. Moreover, in December 2024, KONE announced the launch of its High-Rise MiniSpaceTM DX elevator.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Southeast Asia elevators market by the installed base is expected to reach 674 thousand units by 2030.
  • Elevators used in the residential sector accounted for the largest share in 2024, despite low purchasing power due to high interest rates. The market is set to recover in 2025 pertaining to high government expenditure on construction projects.
  • The machine room-less traction segment accounted for the largest market share due to its high popularity.
  • The Southeast Asia installed base escalators market is expected to reach 93.1 thousand units by 2030.
  • Escalators used in the commercial sector accounted for the largest share in 2024 due to increasing public transit projects in the pipeline.
  • The parallel escalators segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 due to the high construction of commercial buildings.
  • The modernization market in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market is expected to reach USD 838.2 million by 2030.
  • In 2025, the government of Thailand announced plans for an extensive transport infrastructure plan for 2025-2026, aiming to position the country as a regional transport hub. With a total budget of USD 7.42 billion, the initiative includes 223 projects for 2025 and 64 projects for 2026.
  • In January 2025, the government of Indonesia approved a budget of USD 2.94 billion for the second phase of developing its new capital, Nusantara, from 2025 to 2029. This followed an initial investment of USD 5.36 from 2022 to 2024, focused on building essential infrastructure.
  • In 2025, Vietnam’s tourism and hotel market, especially in Ho Chi Minh City, is projected to grow significantly. Business tourism will also play a major role, with modern facilities attracting international events. Therefore, Ho Chi Minh City aims to become a top tourism destination in Southeast Asia in 2025.

Elevator Market Segmentation by

Machine Type

  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic
  • Machine Room Traction
  • Machine Room Less Traction
  • Others
  • Climbing
  • Elevators
  • Industrial Elevators

Carriage Type

  • Passenger
  • Freight

Capacity

  • 2-15 Persons
  • 16-24 Persons
  • 25-33 Persons
  • 34 Persons and Above

End-User

  • Commercial
  • Residential
  • Industrial
  • Others
  • Public Transit
  • Institutional
  • Infrastructural

Escalator Market Segmentation by

Product Type

  • Parallel
  • Multi Parallel
  • Walkway
  • Crisscross

End-User

  • Public Transit
  • Commercial
  • Others
  • Institutional Sector
  • Infrastructure
  • Industrial

Segmentation by Region

  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Philippines
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Rest of Southeast Asia

SOUTHEAST ASIA ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR MARKET DRIVERS & OPPORTUNITIES

Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation Opens Up Opportunities

  • The integration of AI in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market is attributed to the growing trend in the renovation and development of urban infrastructure. AI-driven solutions enhance safety, and efficiency, and improve customer experience in public and private transportation systems.
  • In December 2024, in Kuala Lumpur, Otis announced that it will install its Otis SkyRise® and three Otis Arise™ elevators for the Chin Hin Group Property Dawn KLCC mixed-used building, which is scheduled to be completed in 2029.

Investment in Smart and Green City Initiatives

  • Southeast Asia is witnessing a smart city boom with an estimated 100 million people expected to move from rural areas to cities by 2030, fueled by rapid urbanization, which is expected to propel the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market over the forecast period.
  • Singapore is reported to be Asia’s smartest city, the country is developing a national digital twin to better urban management. The 3D maps and subsurface model, created by the Singapore Land Authority, are helping in the management of infrastructure and assets.

Increased Public Infrastructure Expenditure Across Southeast Asia

  • Southeast Asian countries have been witnessing an increasing construction boom as a result of rapid urbanization. In Indonesia, as of 2023, 58.57% of the population lived in urban areas, up from 51% in 2010. Furthermore, urbanization is estimated to reach 59.6% by 2025.
  • Thailand’s construction sector boom, on the other hand, is being driven by its Eastern Economic Corridor Initiative (EEC).
  • Under the "Build, Better, More" program, total infrastructure expenditures have been allocated USD 26 billion in the executed 2024 budget. The Philippines is making significant progress in infrastructure, including massive bridge-building projects, expanded road networks, and modernized airports.

A Boom in the Manufacturing Sector Drives Southeast Asia Elevator and Escalator Market Growth

  • Southeast Asia has become an attractive destination for manufacturing due to multiple factors. For instance, foreign direct investments into ASEAN economies rose to USD 236 billion in 2023.
  • Vietnam is the manufacturing hub for electronics production and is a key player in the region. The country witnessed a surge in electronics exports by 38% in Q1 2024. Additionally, the Philippines also reported a 4.5% year-on-year growth in manufacturing production in Q1 2024.
  • Additionally, through its Manufacturing 2030 plan, Singapore aims to increase manufacturing output by 50% by 2030 end, emphasizing both physical and digital transformation.

INDUSTRY RESTRAINTS

Skilled Labor Shortage and Aging Population to Hamper The Demand

Southeast Asian countries are facing a significant skilled labor shortage, particularly in the construction, manufacturing, technology & innovation sectors, which is expected to negatively affect the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market growth. In 2024, in Indonesia, the outflow of talent became a common phenomenon, particularly among the younger generation. According to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report, the country’s unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in April 2024, with many graduates struggling to secure jobs domestically. Furthermore, Malaysia is also grappling with a labor shortage. As of November 2024, this shortage led to a freeze on new foreign worker quotas, further pressurizing industries such as manufacturing and construction that rely heavily on skilled labor.

Rising Construction Costs Across the Region

Southeast Asia is witnessing a surge in construction costs, attributed to increasing raw material prices, skilled labor shortage & rising wages, supply chain disruption, geopolitical issues, land prices & development costs, interest rates, and regulatory & environmental compliance policies. As of 2024, Singapore ranked as the fourth-most expensive construction market in Asia with mega-projects like Changi Airport Terminal 5 and new integrated resort developments anticipated to further drive up costs. Additionally, increasing building material prices is a key factor leading to high construction costs. For instance, in 2023, Malaysia’s Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda) reported a significant increase in building material prices in 2023. Such factors collectively are projected to hamper the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market growth.

SOUTHEAST ASIA ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR MARKET VENDOR LANDSCAPE

  • Mitsubishi Electric, Otis Elevator, TK Elevator, Schindler Group, and Kone Corporation are the top manufacturers in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market.
  • Other prominent players in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market are Hitachi Ltd., Fujitec Co., Ltd, Hyundai Elevator Co., Ltd., Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation (TELC), Sigma Elevator, Cibes Lift Group, Sec Elevator Co., Ltd., Nippon Elevator and others. These leading players continuously innovate to provide state-of-the-art technology, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
  • In 2024, KONE introduced the High-Rise MiniSpace™ DX elevator in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market. This advanced elevator is designed to serve buildings exceeding 60 floors, offering enhanced energy efficiency, customization options, and sustainability features.
  • In March 2024, Otis received a contract to refurbish 290 older escalators at 32 MRT stations on the Northeast Line (NEL) and the North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL) in Singapore, from 2026 with completion by 2032.

Key Vendors

  • Otis
  • KONE
  • TK Elevator
  • Schindler
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Hitachi
  • Hyundai Elevator
  • Fujitec

Other Prominent Vendors

  • Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation
  • Sigma Elevator
  • IFE ELEVATORS CO., LTD.
  • Fuji Elevator Co., Ltd.
  • Tokyo Elevators & Escalators (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Lamda Elevator
  • Kalea Lifts
  • Cibes Lift
  • Nachaleeti Group
  • ECOLIFT Elevator & Escalator Corportation
  • Nippon Elevator
  • SEC Co. Philippines, Inc.
  • CE Elevator Sdn Bhd
  • DELFAR ELEVATOR CO., LTD.
  • Wiitrac Elevator Sdn Bhd
  • CA M&E Elevator
  • Gylet
  • Shin Han Elevator Co., Ltd.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED

1. How big is the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market?
2. What is the number of installed bases in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market in 2024?
3. What are the key opportunities in the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market?
4. What will be the growth rate of the Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market?
5. What are the key Southeast Asia elevator and escalator market players?

Table of Contents

1. Market Scope2. Executive Summary3. Introduction
4. Southeast Asia Elevators Market
4.1. Future Outlook - Southeast Asia Elevator Market, by Volume
4.2. Southeast Asia Elevators Market- by Segments
4.2.1. Southeast Asia Elevators Market, by Volume
4.2.1.1. Southeast Asia Elevators Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.3. Southeast Asia Elevators Market, by Type
4.3.1. Hydraulic and Pneumatic, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.3.2. Machine Room Traction, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.3.3. Machine Room Less Traction, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.3.4. Others, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.4. Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators Market by Carriage Type
4.4.1. Passenger, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.4.2. Freight, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.5. Southeast Asia Elevators Market by Persons
4.5.1. 2-15 Persons, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.5.2. 16-24 Persons, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.5.3. 25-33 Persons, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.5.4. 34 Persons and Above, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.6. Southeast Asia Elevators Market by End-users
4.6.1. Commercial, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.6.2. Residential, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.6.3. Industrial, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
4.6.4. Others, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5. Southeast Asia Escalators Market
5.1. Future Outlook - Southeast Asia Escalators Market by Volume
5.2. Southeast Asia Escalators Market- by Segments
5.2.1. Southeast Asia Escalators Market, by Volume
5.2.1.1. Southeast Asia Escalators Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.2. Southeast Asia Escalator Market by Type
5.2.2.1. Parallel, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.2.2. Multi-Parallel, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.2.3. Walkway, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.2.4. Crisscross, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.3. Southeast Asia Escalator Market by End-users
5.2.3.1. Commercial, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.3.2. Public Transit, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
5.2.3.3. Others, Market Size and Forecast, Volume (Units), 2021-2030
6. Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators Market, by Service (Maintenance & Modernization)
7. Geographical Analysis
7.1. Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Rest of Southeast Asia
8. Market Dynamics
8.1. Market Drivers, Opportunities, Restraints
9. Technological Development
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Major Vendors
10.2. Other Prominent Vendors
11. Report Summary
11.1. Key Insight
11.2. List of Abbreviations
12. Appendix (Report Scope & Definition)
12.1. Research Methodology
12.2. Market Definition, Inclusions & Exclusions
List of Exhibits
1) Southeast Asia Elevator & Escalator Installed Base by Volume 2021-2030 (Units)
2) Southeast Asia Elevator & Escalator New Installations by Volume 2021-2030 (Units)
3) Market Share 2024: Maintenance
4) Market Share 2024: Modernization
5) Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators Installed Base: Volume (Units in Thousands)
6) Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators New Installations: Volume (Units in Thousands)
7) Elevators, Installed Base, Volume (Units in Th)
8) Elevators, New Installations, Volume (Units)
9) Elevators: Maintenance & Modernization, Value ($ Million)
10) Elevators: Maintenance & Modernization, 2024 (%)
11) Escalators, Installed Base, Volume (Units)
12) Escalators, New Installations, Volume (Units)
13) Escalators: Maintenance & Modernization, Value ($ Million)
14) Escalators: Maintenance & Modernization, 2024 (%)
15) Elevators, Installed Base, and New Installations (Units)
16) Elevators, New Installations (Units)
17) Hydraulic & Pneumatic Elevators Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
18) Machine Room Less Traction Elevators Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
19) Machine Room Traction Elevators Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
20) Other Machine Elevators Installed Base and New Installation (Units)
21) Installed Base and New Installations of Passenger Elevators (Units)
22) Installed Base and New Installations of Freight Elevators (Units)
23) Installed Base and New Installations of 2-15 Persons Elevators (Units)
24) Installed Base and New Installations of 16-24 Persons Elevators (Units)
25) Installed Base and New Installations of 25-33 Persons Elevators (Units)
26) Installed Base and New Installations of 34 Persons and Above Elevators (Units)
27) Installed Base and New Installations of Commercial Elevators (Units)
28) Installed Base and New Installations of Residential Elevators (Units)
29) Installed Base and New Installations of Industrial Elevators (Units)
30) Installed Base and New Installations of Other End-user Elevators (Units)
31) Installed Base and New Installations of Escalators (Units)
32) New Installations of Escalators (Units)
33) Installed Base and New Installations of Parallel Escalators (Units)
34) Installed Base and New Installations of Multi Parallel Escalators (Units)
35) Installed Base and New Installations of Moving Walkway Escalators (Units)
36) Installed Base and New Installations of Crisscross Escalators (Units)
37) Installed Base and New Installations of Public Transit Escalators (Units)
38) Installed Base and New Installations of Commercial Escalators (Units)
39) Installed Base and New Installations of Other End-user Escalators (Units)
40) Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators Maintenance Market ($ Mn)
41) Southeast Asia Elevators & Escalators Modernization Market ($ Mn)
42) Indonesia: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
43) Indonesia: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
44) Thailand: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
45) Thailand: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
46) Philippines: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
47) Philippines: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
48) Malaysia: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
49) Malaysia: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
50) Singapore: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
51) Singapore: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
52) Rest of Southeast Asia: Elevators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
53) Rest of Southeast Asia: Escalators, Installed Base and New Installations (Units)
54) Percentage Increase in Building Material Price in Malaysia (2022 vs 2023)
55) Market Share 2024 (% Share) by Value
56) Otis: Total Sales 2020-2024 ($ Billion)
57) Kone: Total Sales by Segment 2024 (% Share)
58) Tk Elevator: Revenue 2021-2024 ($ Billion)
59) Schindler: Total Sales 2020-2024 ($ Billion)
60) Hitachi Ltd.: Total Revenue by Segment 2023 (%)
61) Hyundai Elevator: Total Sales 2022-2023 ($Billion)
62) Fujitec: Net Sales 2021-2023 ($ Billion)
List of Tables
1) Major Infrastructure Projects by Country as of 2024
2) Number of Tall Buildings by Countries as of 2024
3) Key Building Projects Driving the Demand in Southeast Asia as of 2024
4) Elevator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
5) Elevator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
6) Elevator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
7) Elevator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
8) Escalator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
9) Escalator: New Installations, Total Incremental Opportunities, 2024-2030
10) Elevators Market Size & Forecast, by Machine (Units)
11) Elevators by Carriage Type Market Size & Forecast (Units)
12) Elevators Market Size & Forecast, by Persons (Units)
13) Elevators by End-users Market Size & Forecast (Units)
14) Escalators Market Size & Forecast, by Product (Units)
15) Escalators Market Size & Forecast, by End-users (Units)
16) Smart City Initiatives Across Countries
17) A Few Hotel Projects in the Pipeline in Southeast Asia Boosting the Demand in 2025
18) Labor Shortage by Industry Vertical in Singapore (2024)
19) List of Abbreviations

Companies Mentioned

  • Otis
  • KONE
  • TK Elevator
  • Schindler
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Hitachi
  • Hyundai Elevator
  • Fujitec
  • Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems Corporation
  • Sigma Elevator
  • IFE ELEVATORS CO., LTD.
  • Fuji Elevator Co., Ltd.
  • Tokyo Elevators & Escalators (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Lamda Elevator
  • Kalea Lifts
  • Cibes Lift
  • Nachaleeti Group
  • ECOLIFT Elevator & Escalator Corportation
  • Nippon Elevator
  • SEC Co. Philippines, Inc.
  • CE Elevator Sdn Bhd
  • DELFAR ELEVATOR CO., LTD.
  • Wiitrac Elevator Sdn Bhd
  • CA M&E Elevator
  • Gylet
  • Shin Han Elevator Co., Ltd.

Methodology


Our research comprises a mix of primary and secondary research. The secondary research sources that are typically referred to include, but are not limited to, company websites, annual reports, financial reports, company pipeline charts, broker reports, investor presentations and SEC filings, journals and conferences, internal proprietary databases, news articles, press releases, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in any given market.

Primary research involves email interactions with the industry participants across major geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to, CEOs, VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers. We primarily rely on internal research work and internal databases that we have populated over the years. We cross-verify our secondary research findings with the primary respondents participating in the study.



 

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