China Material Handling Equipment Market Size & Outlook
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China material handling equipment market highlights
- The China material handling equipment market generated a revenue of USD 49,817.1 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 84,212.5 million by 2033.
- The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, cranes & lifting equipment was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Racking & storage equipment is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Material handling equipment market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 49,817.1 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 84,212.5 million |
| Growth rate | 6.8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Cranes & lifting equipment |
| Fastest growing segment | Racking & storage equipment |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Cranes & Lifting Equipment, Industrial trucks, Continuous handling equipment, Racking & storage equipment |
| Key market players worldwide | Daifuku Co Ltd, Honeywell International Inc, KION GROUP AG, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd, SSI Schaefer Systems International North America, Swisslog, Toyota Industries Corp, BEUMER Group, Interlake Mecalux, Vanderlande |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, China accounted for 18.9% of the global material handling equipment market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China material handling equipment market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- South Korea is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 8,242.0 million by 2033.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, the GDP growth rate of China was 8.1% in 2021 which can be attributed to the large-scale capital investments financed by large domestic savings and foreign investments, coupled with rapid growth in productivity.
China has been a prominent contributor to the growth of the material handling equipment market in the Asia Pacific region. The increasing demand for MHE products across industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and e-commerce, among others, is boosting the growth of the market.
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Material Handling Equipment Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell International Inc | View profile | 95,000 | 855 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202 | www.honeywell.com |
| Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd | View profile | 73,828 | No. 10 No. 1 Yubinbango, Nagaokakyo, 1-chome, Kyoto Higashikotari, Nagaokakyo, Japan, 617-8555 | www.murata.co.jp |
| KION GROUP AG | View profile | 42,325 | Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany, 60549 | www.kiongroup.com |
| Daifuku Co Ltd | View profile | 13,020 | 3-2-11, Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku,, Osaka, Japan, 555-0012 | www.daifuku.co.jp |
| Toyota Industries Corp | View profile | 89,245 | 2-1, Toyoda-cho, Kariya-shi, Aichi, Japan, 448-8671 | www.toyota-industries.com |
| SSI Schaefer Systems International North America | View profile | 10001+ | Thane, Maharashtra, India, Asia | ssi-schaefer.us |
| Swisslog | View profile | 5001-10000 | Buchs, Inner-Rhoden, Switzerland, Europe | swisslog.com |
| BEUMER Group | View profile | 5001-10000 | Beckum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.beumergroup.com |
| Interlake Mecalux | View profile | 501-1000 | Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America | www.interlakemecalux.com/ |
| Vanderlande | View profile | 1001-5000 | Veghel, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe | www.vanderlande.com |
China Material Handling Equipment Market Outlook
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Cranes & Lifting Equipment was the largest segment with a revenue share of 69.93% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China material handling equipment market based on cranes & lifting equipment, industrial trucks, continuous handling equipment, racking & storage equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, the GDP growth rate of China was 8.1% in 2021 which can be attributed to the large-scale capital investments financed by large domestic savings and foreign investments, coupled with rapid growth in productivity.
China has been a prominent contributor to the growth of the material handling equipment market in the Asia Pacific region. The increasing demand for MHE products across industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and e-commerce, among others, is boosting the growth of the market.
- China Material Handling Equipment Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Cranes & Lifting Equipment
- Industrial trucks
- Continuous handling equipment
- Racking & storage equipment
- China Material Handling Equipment Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Automotive
- Food & Beverages
- Chemical
- Semiconductor & Electronics
- E-Commerce
- Aviation
- Pharmaceutical
- Others
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China Material Handling Equipment Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
China material handling equipment market statistics, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
