Elevator and Escalator Global Market Report 2024

The elevator and escalator market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $109.63 billion in 2023 to $118.48 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The historical growth in the elevator and escalator industry can be attributed to supportive government initiatives, a heightened focus on energy-efficient elevators, and increased investment in infrastructure projects.

The elevator and escalator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $161.83 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The elevator and escalator industry witnessed historic growth due to government support, energy-efficient trends, and infrastructure investments. In the forecast period, factors such as skyscraper construction, increased urbanization, and smart city development are expected to drive growth. Trends include IoT adoption, gearless technology, green home elevators, product innovations, and strategic partnerships for geographical expansion and technology integration.

The anticipated growth in infrastructure investment is poised to drive the expansion of the elevator and escalator market in the foreseeable future. Infrastructure, encompassing the construction of tangible assets such as bridges, roads, and buildings, plays a pivotal role in this context. The escalating heights of buildings, necessitated by urban development, contribute to an increased demand for elevators and escalators, enhancing efficiency and time-saving for individuals. A case in point is the November 2021 announcement by the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, a government agency, revealing a $1.89 billion allocation in the union budget by the Indian central government for infrastructure development. Additionally, the Indian Parliament's approval of a bill to establish the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) further underscores the commitment to funding infrastructure projects in India. Notably, a 13% share of the total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, amounting to $81.72 billion, has been allocated for infrastructure development activities. Consequently, the upsurge in infrastructure investments is a driving force behind the growth of the elevator and escalator markets.

The elevator and escalator market is expected to receive significant support from the rapid growth of smart cities in the forecast period. Smart cities, characterized by technologically advanced urban areas leveraging electronic methods and sensors to gather specific data, are driving the adoption of smart elevators and escalators. A notable example is the projection by CITyFiED, a Spain-based project funded by the European Union’s Seventh Program, indicating that the number of smart homes in Europe is expected to reach 84 million by the end of 2022. Countries such as Germany, the UK, and France are pivotal contributors to this market expansion. The UK, for instance, is anticipated to achieve a smart home penetration rate of 63% by 2025. The increasing prevalence of smart cities is anticipated to act as a catalyst for the elevator and escalator market, with the demand for technologically advanced solutions aligning with the evolving urban landscape.

The elevator and escalator market is witnessing a significant trend of product innovations, with major companies dedicated to developing cutting-edge digitally connected technologies to maintain a competitive edge. A notable example is the initiative by KONE Elevator, an Indian elevator manufacturing company, in March 2021, where they introduced the digitally connected KONE DX class elevators, redefining the elevator experience. The KONE DX Class elevators empower customers to utilize additional software and services throughout the entire lifespan of a building. The incorporation of open application programming interfaces (APIs) enhances the manageability of the elevator, enabling seamless integration with different devices, apps, and services, both new and existing.

The Internet of Things (IoT) stands out as another prominent trend gaining traction in the elevator and escalator market. IoT facilitates the seamless flow of information and rapid decision-making by connecting people, machines, and services. Major companies in the elevator and escalator sector are strategically focusing on IoT technology to introduce technologically advanced products to the market. For instance, in September 2022, Johnson Lifts, an India-based manufacturer of lifts and escalators, launched an IoT-based wireless program called WATCH (Wireless Assessment to Troubleshoot Channelize & Host). This program connects elevators to a data center via an IoT device within the elevator. With this innovative technology, elevators can be monitored in real-time, allowing a team of highly qualified technicians to be promptly alerted and provide rapid support to clients, ensuring trouble-free performance and increasing lift reliability. This emphasis on IoT technology exemplifies a commitment to elevating the efficiency and performance of elevator and escalator systems in the market.

In August 2022, German-based lift solutions provider Lodige Industries acquired Northern Elevator Limited, a UK-based elevator company, to enhance its servicing capacity and expand its reach in the northern part of the UK. The acquisition enables Lödige Industries to offer maintenance and repair services for various lift types, including passenger lifts.

Major companies operating in the elevator and escalator market report are Schindler Group, Otis Worldwide Corporation, Kone Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Fijutec Co. Ltd., Hyundai Elevator Ltd., Canny Elevator Co. Ltd., WINONE Elevator Co. Ltd., Symax Lift (China) Co. Ltd., Nantong Fuji Elevator Co. Ltd., Volkslift, Ningbo Hosting Elevator Co. Ltd., General Elevator Co. Ltd., SAIL Intelligent Elevator (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Huzhou Fuji Elevator Co. Ltd., Suzhou Towards Elevator Co. Ltd., SEPL India Ltd., Orbis Elevator, IEC LIFTS, IFE Elevators CO. Ltd., Orient Elevators, Expert Lift Ltd., Liftronic, Brilliant Lifts Australia, Orbitz Elevators, Yusaki Elevator, Blue Star Elevators, Omega-Elevators, MAS Industries, Escon Elevators Pvt. Ltd., Sanei Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Vintec Elevator, TK Elevator, Thyssenkrupp AG, GMV Poland, Schmitt + Sohn, United Technologies, Nu-Line, Delta Elevator Co Ltd., AVT Beckett Elevators, True Canadian Elevator, Alphalift Ltd., Arabian Elevators & Engineering Co LLC, Gulf Tech Elevators LLC, Orient Lines Elevators, HAUSLIFT, Logan Davex, Trent Park Engineering.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the elevator and escalator market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the elevator and escalator market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the elevator and escalator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The main types of elevators and escalators include elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Escalators consist of a moving staircase conveying people between building floors. Businesses in this industry encompass new equipment, maintenance, and modernization, utilizing various technologies such as elevator technology, traction elevators, machine roomless traction elevators, and hydraulics. Applications span across residential, commercial, institutional, infrastructure, and other end-user categories.

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The elevator and escalator market consists of sales of step-type elevators, belt-type elevators, cleat-type elevators, spiral elevators, and vacuums among others. 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.