Airport Baggage Conveyor System Market Report 2026

The airport baggage conveyor system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.41 billion in 2025 to $4.73 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global air passenger traffic, expansion of airport infrastructures, rising adoption of automated baggage handling technologies, government regulations on airport efficiency, growth in low-cost carrier operations.

The airport baggage conveyor system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI and IoT in baggage handling, adoption of advanced sorting and scanning technologies, expansion of smart airports, demand for reduced baggage mishandling, focus on operational cost optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high-speed baggage handling systems, integration of automated sorting and tracking solutions, expansion of baggage conveyor systems in regional airports, adoption of modular and scalable conveyor designs, increased focus on maintenance and predictive diagnostics for conveyor systems.

The increasing number of air travelers is expected to drive the growth of the airport baggage conveyor system market. Air passenger traffic refers to the number of individuals using air transport for domestic and international travel, which creates a higher demand for efficient baggage handling systems. The rise in air passenger traffic is fueled by increasing disposable income, allowing more people to afford air travel for leisure, business, and personal reasons. Airport baggage conveyor systems ensure smooth, efficient baggage handling, reduce delays, and enhance the passenger experience. As more people travel by air, airports require effective baggage handling solutions to manage the growing volume of luggage, leading to a greater demand for these systems. For example, in September 2024, the Airports Council International (ACI), a Canada-based trade association, reported that global passenger traffic reached 8.7 billion in 2023, reflecting a 30.6% increase compared to 2022. This rise in air passenger traffic is, therefore, expected to drive the growth of the airport baggage conveyor system market.

Key players in the airport baggage conveyor system market are focusing on strategic partnerships to foster technological innovation, expand their market presence, and enhance system efficiency. These partnerships enable companies to incorporate advanced automation, artificial intelligence-based tracking, and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology into baggage handling systems, ensuring seamless operations and reducing mishandling rates. For example, in March 2024, Southwest Airlines, a US-based airline, collaborated with VTC, a US-based baggage handling system innovator, and Leonardo, an Italy-based aerospace company, to revolutionize its baggage handling system at Denver International Airport (DEN). The partnership introduced a cross-belt sorter that offers enhanced accuracy, increased sorting speed, and scalability, replacing labor-intensive manual sorting and tail-to-tail transfer methods, significantly reducing operator workload and inefficiencies.

In May 2023, Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG, a Germany-based manufacturer of intralogistics systems, acquired The Hendrik Group Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Beumer to expand its portfolio and offer advanced solutions for handling sensitive materials by integrating The Hendrik Group's innovative conveyor systems. The Hendrik Group Inc., based in the US, specializes in air-supported belt conveyors.

Major companies operating in the airport baggage conveyor system market are Siemens AG, Leonardo S.p.A., Babcock International Group PLC, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Vanderlande Industries, Fives Group, Beumer Group, Cotmac Electronics Pvt Ltd, Alstef Group SAS, AmmeraalBeltech, Robson Handling Technology, Cassioli Group, Power Stow A/S, motion06 GmbH, LAS-1 Company Ltd, Ansir Systems, Matrex Airport, Pteris Global Limited, AeroExpo, Dimark.

North America was the largest region in the airport baggage conveyor system market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport baggage conveyor system market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the airport baggage conveyor system market by increasing the cost of imported conveyor belts, motors, automation systems, and baggage handling control equipment. The most affected segments include automated conveyors and high-capacity systems, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe where key manufacturing and import hubs are located. While tariffs have temporarily raised costs and slowed adoption, they have also encouraged local production, domestic supplier growth, and innovation in modular and scalable conveyor solutions.

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An airport baggage conveyor system is a network of automated conveyors designed to transport passenger luggage efficiently throughout an airport. It moves baggage from check-in counters to sorting areas, through security screening, onto aircraft, and from arriving flights to baggage claim areas. These systems improve operational efficiency, reduce manual handling, and minimize delays, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for passengers.

The main types of airport baggage conveyor systems include flat belt conveyors, roller conveyors, vertical conveyors, and inclined conveyors. A flat belt conveyor uses a continuous, flat belt to transport materials or goods from one location to another. These systems can be manual, automated, or semi-automated, and they are utilized in airports of all sizes, including small, medium, and large airports, for various applications.

The countries covered in the airport baggage conveyor system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The airport baggage conveyor system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as baggage handling, sorting, screening, and transportation technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The airport baggage conveyor system market also includes sales of conveyor belts, sorting systems, scanners, and baggage handling control systems. 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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