The vending machine operators market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for vending machine operators has seen a swift expansion in the past few years. Its growth is projected to increase from $59.49 billion in 2024 to $66.67 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%.
This growth in the historical duration can be linked to factors including convenience, a wide array of product options, affordable retailing, flexible location, and the availability of cash and card payment options.
The vending machine operators market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for vending machine operators is predicted to witness a swift expansion in the upcoming years. It is anticipated to reach a worth of $101.36 billion by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.0%.
The growth during this period is likely due, in part, to technological forward strides, health and wellness trends, customization and personalization, and sustainability. Cashless payments, nutritious and sustainable choices, intelligent vending machines, customization, and personalization are some of the key trends for the forecasted period.
The surge in demand for snacks, beverages, and other items available on-the-go is predicted to stimulate the vending machine operators market. Vending machines provide the convenience of purchasing items on the move without having to go inside a shop or stand in a line. For example, according to the Japan Times, Japan alone houses five million vending machines. Furthermore, Vending Market Watch reports that there are over 4.6 million vending machines in the USA. This is because the majority of people have busy schedules and find it more efficient to grab items on the go rather than spend extra time making purchases. This on-the-go purchasing aspect augments the growth in the vending machine operators market.
The vending machine operators market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Machine Type: Beverages Vending Machine, Food Products Vending Machine, Confectionery Products Vending Machine, Others Products Vending Machine
2) By Product: Soft Drinks, Candy And Snacks, Hot Beverages, Hot And Cold Meal Products, Ice Cream, Other Products
3) By Use Case: Corporate Offices, Shopping Malls And Retail Stores, Educational Institutions, Hotels And Restaurants, Other Use Cases
Subsegments:
1) By Beverages Vending Machine: Hot Beverages Vending Machine, Cold Beverages Vending Machine
2) By Food Products Vending Machine: Fresh Food Vending Machine, Frozen Food Vending Machine, Ready-To-Eat Food Vending Machine
3) By Confectionery Products Vending Machine: Candy Vending Machine, Snack Vending Machine
4) By Other Products Vending Machine: Personal Care Products Vending Machine, Electronics Vending Machine, Healthcare Vending Machine, Ticket Vending Machine
Leading businesses within the vending machine operators market are channeling their efforts into the creation of innovative products like robotic vending machines, in a bid to heighten their market revenue. Robotic vending machines are self-sufficient devices, engineered to distribute various products to consumers utilizing robotic technology. For example, Pulmuone Co. Ltd., a South Korean food enterprise, introduced a robotic vending machine in September 2023. This vending machine is designed to cook frozen food items instantly upon receiving an order, readying a dish in approximately 90 seconds. Measuring 1.9 meters in height and 1.0 meter in width, the vending machine features a touch-operated 15.6-inch menu selection screen, a 27-inch visual display screen, an area for utensils, and an automated cooking compartment.
Major companies operating in the vending machine operators market include:
• American Dining Creations Inc.
• Aramark Corporation
• Aurora Vending Inc.
• AVI Foodsystems Inc.
• Bitewell Inc.
• Bottoms Up Vending LLC
• Canteen Vending Services Inc.
• Compass Group USA Inc.
• Continental Vending Inc.
• Crane Merchandising Systems Inc.
• Deere & Company
• EVOCA Group S.p.A.
• Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.
• Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.
• J C Bamford Excavators Limited
• JOFEMAR SA
• Komatsu Ltd.
• Liebherr-International AG
• Mars Drinks North America LLC
• PepsiCo Inc.
• Royal Vendors Inc.
• SANDEN HOLDINGS CORPORATION
• Seaga Manufacturing Inc.
• Sany Group Co. Ltd.
• Selecta Group B.V.
• SnackTime Services Ltd.
• Atlas Copco AB
• The Coca-Cola Company
• Westomatic Vending Services Ltd.
• The Wittern Group Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the vending machine operators market in 2023. North America was the second-largest region in the vending machine operators market. The regions covered in the vending machine operators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa