Segments - Parcel Sortation Systems Market by Type (Linear Sorters [Shoe Sorters, Vertical Belt Sorters, Small Parcel Sorters, Paddle Sorters, and Pusher Sorters] and Loop Sorters [Cross-Belt Sorters, Tilt Tray Sorters, and Bomb Bay Sorters]), End-user (Airports, Food & Beverage, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Warehouses, Logistics, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global parcel sortation systems market size was valued at USD 3.34 Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 7.89 Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10.7% during 2023–2031. The rising demand for high-efficiency automated package sorting solutions from the end-use industries is expected to drive the market.
A parcel sortation system is an automated system that separates parcels, packages, and materials of different sizes depending on the system’s capability and manufacturer’s requirements. Distribution centers and post & couriers offices widely used it to separate the items according to the size and weight.
The parcel sortation system consists of a conveyor belt, remote controls, software control, and roller. The conveyor belt is a crucial part of the parcel sortation system as it carries the parcels on top of it. The system is categorized based on its functioning mechanism and applications. The sorted goods are further categorized according to the logistics requirements for the second stage of packing, shipping, and delivery purposes.
Airports and harbors require to separate the passengers’ luggage. The parcel sortation systems play a major role in separating the luggage depending on the weight. It is then arranged in the baggage compartments of ships and airplanes in order to maintain the aerodynamic balance of airplanes and ships to perform efficiently at fast speeds. Furthermore, the exact process of weight-wise separation of the payloads is followed for the air-borne and water-borne transportation of merchandise by the transportation vessel and transport aircraft.
The logistics, retail, and supply chain management industry need to maintain their warehouses. The sortation of parcels and packages of different sizes is a major part of warehouse management. The sortation system also plays an important role in manufacturing units, distribution centers, factories, and the food & beverage industry.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected the market due to a sudden decline in demand from the end-user industries. The operation of warehouses and logistics were ceased and many industries have to shut down their manufacturing units, which hampered the market. However, in the latter half of the pandemic, the market faced a sudden upsurge in demand, as many businesses started selling goods through e-commerce.
Growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) based systems to reduce workload is a major market trend. For instance, in September 2020, Photoneo launched a 3D machine vision. This AI powered machine has the ability to recognize parcels according to the shape, size, and texture and pick around 2,350 parcels per hour.
Increasing demand for high-level accuracy sortation systems is expected to drive the market. The automated parcel sortation systems have the ability to record the sortation data to ensure the accurate separation of the products. This feature is essential for the manufacturer from a production perspective to get a flawless and error-free output.
Rising requirement from manufacturers to reduce labor cost is projected to boost the market growth. The automation in parcel sortation replaces the manual work require for the material sortation. Growing industrial automation and the rapid expansion of e-commerce industry are likely to propel the market.
High cost of installation and maintenance are expected to restrains the market growth. The startups and small-scale businesses cannot avail the sortation system due to their limited funding. Moreover, sortation system is not suitable for the fragile products, as the system operated with a high speed, which may damage the fragile products.
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Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Parcel Sortation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Linear Sorters [Shoe Sorters, Vertical Belt Sorters, Small Parcel Sorters, Paddle Sorters, and Pusher Sorters] and Loop Sorters [Cross-Belt Sorters, Tilt Tray Sorters, and Bomb Bay Sorters]), and End-user (Airports, Food & Beverage, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Warehouses, Logistics, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Vanderlande Industries B. V.; Murata Machinery, Ltd.; Dematic; Siemens Logistics GmbH; BEUMER Group; Honeywell International Inc; Interroll Group; Fives; Bastian Solutions LLC; and Invata Intralogistics |
Based on type, the parcel sortation systems market is bifurcated into linear sorters and loop sorters. The linear sorters segment is further divided into shoe sorters, vertical belt sorters, small parcel sorters, paddle sorters, and pusher sorters. The loop sorters segment is further categorized into cross-belt sorters, tilt tray sorters, and bomb bay sorters. The linear sorters segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period due to its ability to sort different kinds of parcels.
Linear sorters are mainly used in the logistics and e-commerce industries due to its capability to handle huge number of parcels during peak hours. The parcels are sorted with optimum accuracy in a preset time. The parcels of a variety of sizes and weights are easily sorted by linear sorters.
The loop sorters segment is projected to grow at a high CAGR in the coming years, owing to the increasing adoption in warehouses and logistics. Bomb bay sorters and tilt tray sorters are used to carry or deliver bulk packages. Easy collection and delivery associated with the loop sorters is further likely to boost the segment.
On the basis of end-user, the global market is segregated into airports, food & beverage, e-commerce, manufacturing, warehouses, logistics, and others. The e-commerce segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period due to the rising popularity of online shopping for everyday groceries, personal care, grooming essentials, home appliances, clothes, and other goods. The e-commerce companies receive huge number of parcels a day, which needs to be separated based on multiple parameters such as weight, size, and fragility of the products. The segment growth is further attributed to the increasing demand for automated material handling equipment.
In terms of region, the global parcel sortation systems market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the rapid expansion of e-commerce industry. Increasing manufacturing units and warehouses in developing countries demand for automation, which is further likely to fuel the regional market growth.
The parcel sortation systems market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global parcel sortation systems market are Vanderlande Industries B. V.; Murata Machinery, Ltd.; Dematic; Siemens Logistics GmbH; BEUMER Group; Honeywell International Inc; Interroll Group; Fives; Bastian Solutions LLC; and Invata Intralogistics.
Some of these key players are engaged in brand acquisitions, mergers, product launches, and multiple business strategies to deliver innovative solutions to the manufacturers. For instance,