The baggage handling system market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The baggage handling system market has seen strong growth in recent years. It will grow from $10.31 billion in 2024 to $11.19 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 8.4%.
Growth drivers include increasing air passenger traffic, demand for seamless travel experiences, higher investments by airport authorities, demand for flexible baggage handling solutions, and expanded airport projects.
The baggage handling system market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The baggage handling system market is set to grow to $15.28 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.1%.
The growth is driven by increasing air passenger traffic, the growing demand for real-time tracking, the rise of RFID technology, expanding e-commerce and cargo volumes, and the demand for cloud-based solutions. Key trends include advancements in automated sorting and loading systems, AI and machine learning integration, IoT device adoption, cloud platform use for data storage and analysis, and biometric scanning.
The growth of the tourism industry is expected to boost the baggage handling system market. The tourism sector includes businesses and services such as transportation, accommodations, and attractions. It is expanding due to improved infrastructure, economic growth, higher disposable incomes, globalization, and easier access to travel information. Baggage handling systems support tourism by efficiently managing luggage, improving the travel experience for tourists, and enhancing operational efficiency for travel service providers. For instance, the Croatian Bureau of Statistics reported in 2023 that commercial accommodation establishments in Croatia saw 17.8 million tourist arrivals and 90.0 million overnight stays in 2022, an increase of 39.1% and 28.3%, respectively, compared to 2021. Consequently, the growing tourism industry is driving the baggage handling system market.
The baggage handling system market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Destination Coded Vehicle (DCV), Conveyor
2) By Technology: Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Barcode
3) By Mode: Airport, Railway, Marine
4) By Application: Check-In Systems, Security Screening Systems, Sorting Systems, Transfer Systems, Arrival And Reclaim Systems
Subsegments:
1) By Destination Coded Vehicle (DCV): Automated DCV System, Semi-Automated DCV System
2) By Conveyor: Belt Conveyor, Gravity Roller Conveyor, Powered Roller Conveyor, Spiral Conveyor, Tilt Tray Conveyor
Key companies in the baggage handling system market are focused on creating advanced automation technologies to improve speed and accuracy in baggage handling. Automation enhances system efficiency, accuracy, capacity, and security while reducing labor costs. For instance, Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG, based in Germany, unveiled the Next-Gen Line Sorter and Pouch Systems in July 2022. The Line Sorter combines traditional line sorting with high-speed cross-belt sorter features, optimizing space in distribution centers with minimal maintenance needs. The BG Pouch System can buffer, sort, sequence, and handle returns, reducing manual handling.
Major companies operating in the baggage handling system market are:
• Siemens AG
• Babcock International Group PLC
• Daifuku Co. Ltd.
• Vanderlande Industries B.V.
• Fives Group
• SICK AG
• BEUMER Group
• SITA
• INFORM SOFTWARE
• Interroll Group
• Smiths Detection Group Limited
• Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
• Pteris Global Limited
• Alstef Group
• Cassioli Srl
• ULMA Handling Systems
• G&S Airport Conveyor
• Logplan LLC
• Ansir Systems
• Matrex
• Kinematik SA Machinery Manufacturing
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the baggage handling system market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the baggage handling system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.