Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market Size Type (Elevator, Escalator, Moving Walkways), By Service (New Installation, Maintenance, Repair And Modernization), By End User (Commercial Office, Hotels, Residential), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market Size And Forecast

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market size was valued at USD 117.98 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 175.65 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.10% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Factors such as the growth of the global urban population, aging population, changing demographics, and urbanization among others are likely to boost the growth of the market in the near future. Rapid urbanization in developing nations and migration of population from rural areas to urban areas is a key factor fueling the demand for new installation of Smart Elevators And Escalators Market. One of the major factors driving the market is the installation of smart elevators and escalators in mid-rise and high-rise buildings. Factors such as stringent regulations in the elevators & escalators industry are some of the serious restraints for the growth of the market. The Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market Definition

An elevator is a sort of upright transport system that effectively and efficiently transports goods or people between any levels or floors in any building infrastructure or any commercial space. Generally, elevators are of 3 types; counterweight elevators, hydraulic elevators, and pneumatic elevators. Smart elevators in this modern and smart world are really grasping the market. Smart elevators can be defined as advanced system that allows programmed vertical movement of goods or passengers.

Smart elevators are intended to perform the effortless act of transportation between the levels of any building. An escalator is a moving flight of steps, in other words, a staircase that helps in moving people between floors of a building. The procedure consists of a chain of individually linked steps which is basically driven by the motor that moves up and down the tracks thus maintaining effective transportation. Smart elevators are planned and designed to transform some activity of traveling among the floors.

An escalator also called an intermittent escalator is designed to perform various tasks such as having to control including automatic stopping of the system when the escalator is not being used. And it also automatically slows down the system. In a smart elevator, passengers select the floor instead of pushing a button to go down or up. Smart elevators and escalators are easier, faster, and more energy-efficient compared to old ones. Smart elevators and escalators are installed in mixed-used buildings, hotels, commercial buildings, IT parks, residential buildings, restaurants, and retail outlets among others.

Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market Overview

Elevators and escalators are experiencing the highest growth rate for the transportation of people and other goods in developed as well as developing countries. The rapid urbanization and industrialization across developing countries like India and China are boosting market growth and development. The demand for smart cities coupled with smart infrastructure will have a positive impact in fueling market growth. Moreover, with the advancement of technology, manufacturers are investing high in R&D to deliver smart elevators to customers with better designs and attractive features.

This investment by the big organizations and the major players across the globe will enhance the growth and development of the Smart Elevators And Escalators Market. Smart elevators with features like biometrics, energy efficiency, touch screens, and others are going to be implemented and used in smart buildings. In order to minimize the travel time in moving and transportation of goods and people is going to propel the development of the market. An increasing number of aged and elderly populations will also facilitate the growth of escalators and elevators in residential constructions and apartments in developed and developing nations. Such factors are contributing to the Smart Elevators And Escalators Market growth over the forecast period.

The rising concern for energy consumption is a major factor responsible for a shift from traditional to modern elevators. Geared machines integrated into elevators consume more energy resulting in high operating costs. The challenging factor for Smart Elevator is the massive investment required at the initial stage. The costs including installation, integration of automation and security solutions, after-sales services, and timely maintenance increase the overall costing of the elevators compared to traditional elevators. Also, construction contractors find it difficult to install such elevators in mid-rise buildings or apartments due to limited project funding.

Global Smart Elevators And Escalators MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Service, End User, And Geography.

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market, By Type

• Elevator
• Escalator
• Moving Walkways

Based on Type, The market is bifurcated into Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkways. Elevators are projected to form the fastest-growing type in the elevators & escalators market as it is more widely used across industries.

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market, By Service

• New Installation
• Maintenance
• Repair and Modernization

Based on Service, The market is segmented into New Installation, Maintenance, and Repair and Modernization. The new installation segment holds the highest smart elevator market share owing to the growing concerns regarding energy consumption, and the growing smart city sustainability, along with improving green infrastructure standards. The Repair and Modernization segment is expected to grow at a considerable rate owing to the increasing replacement of conventional elevators with the smart elevator, and the rising high-rise buildings, among others.

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market, By End User

• Commercial Office
• Hotels
• Residential
• Others

Based on End User, The market is bifurcated into Commercial Office, Hotels, Residential, and Others. Elevators & escalators are demanded by various industries as they offer comfort and easy movement of people and goods between various floors of a building. These are some of the main reasons which have led to the growth of the industry. The residential industry, for a long time, has been the major contributor to the rising demand for elevators & escalators. But in recent times, it has been closely competing with the commercial industry.

Smart Elevators And Escalators Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the world

Based on Regional Analysis, The Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific is projected to have the largest market share and dominate the elevators And escalators market during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific offers potential growth opportunities, as developing countries such as China and India are projected to be emerging markets, making the Asia-Pacific region the fastest-growing market for elevators & escalators.

Key Players

The “Global Smart Elevators And Escalators Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Schindler Group, Hyundai Elevator Co., Ltd, Otis Elevator Company, Kone Corporation, Fujitec, Hitachi, Ltd., SJEC Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, ThyssenKrupp AG, and Toshiba Elevators and Building Systems Corporation. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements

• In March 2020, ThyssenKrupp AG entered an agreement with Advent, Cinven, and RAG Foundation to sell its Elevator Technology business segment to support its cash flow and lower its operational costs.
• In May 2019, Prescient and KONE entered into a strategic collaboration to develop a fully integrated smart building solution for North America.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• In October 2020, Hitachi acquired a 9.99% share in Yungtay Engineering (Taiwan) to strengthen its elevator and escalator market. Till date, Hitachi has acquired more than 50% share in Yungtgay.
• In August 2020, Otis acquired Bay State Elevator to expand in the northeast US. The acquisition includes the company service portfolio and operations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and upstate New York.

Product Launches and Product Expansions

• In September 2019, KONE India introduced its new elevator and escalator product named KONE CareTM equipped with IoT technology to strengthen its position across the globe.

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