Escalator Market

The global escalator market is expected to show growth in both consumption and market value over the period from 2022 to 2030. Despite a slight decrease in global consumption in 2022, the market is projected to reach 104K units in volume and $3.7B in value by 2030. China, India, and the United States were the top consuming countries in 2022, while China dominated escalator production and exports. Import prices are expected to continue increasing, with Germany having the highest average import price. Poland emerged as the fastest-growing escalator exporter, while Germany and Spain saw a decline in export value. Overall, the global escalator market is forecasted to show steady growth in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by rising demand for escalator worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +2.1% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 104K units by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $3.7B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Escalators And Moving WalkWays

In 2022, global escalator consumption fell modestly to 88K units, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 130K units. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The global escalator market size contracted modestly to $2.7B in 2022, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight setback. Global consumption peaked at $3.6B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were China (19K units), India (14K units) and the United States (11K units), together accounting for 49% of global consumption. Japan, Germany, Brazil, Pakistan, France, the UK, South Africa, Singapore and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the main consuming countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest escalator markets worldwide were China ($556M), India ($435M) and the United States ($376M), with a combined 51% share of the global market. Germany, Japan, France, the UK, Singapore, South Africa, Brazil, Pakistan and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main consuming countries, Chile, with a CAGR of +8.2%, saw the highest growth rate of market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of escalator per capita consumption was registered in Singapore (262 units per million persons), followed by Chile (72 units per million persons), the United States (32 units per million persons) and Germany (30 units per million persons), while the world average per capita consumption of escalator was estimated at 0.1 units per million persons.

In Singapore, escalator per capita consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Chile (+13.7% per year) and the United States (-2.5% per year).

Production

World Production of Escalators And Moving WalkWays

In 2022, approx. 83K units of escalators and moving WalkWays were produced worldwide; which is down by -3.5% against the previous year. Overall, production showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak volume of 137K units. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, escalator production contracted modestly to $2.8B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 14%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $3.6B. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

China (32K units) constituted the country with the largest volume of escalator production, comprising approx. 39% of total volume. Moreover, escalator production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (13K units), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (10K units), with a 12% share.

In China, escalator production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-0.0% per year) and the United States (-2.6% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Escalators And Moving WalkWays

In 2022, the amount of escalators and moving WalkWays imported worldwide stood at 23K units, picking up by 11% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at 29K units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, escalator imports expanded markedly to $655M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $911M. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of escalator imports in 2022 were Singapore (1.5K units), France (1.4K units), Chile (1.4K units), South Korea (1.2K units), the United States (1.1K units), India (1K units), South Africa (0.9K units), the Philippines (0.9K units), Malaysia (0.8K units), Thailand (0.8K units), Russia (0.7K units) and Egypt (0.6K units), together recording 53% of total import. Germany (491 units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +22.9%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest escalator importing markets worldwide were France ($59M), South Korea ($51M) and Egypt ($25M), with a combined 21% share of global imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

The average escalator import price stood at $28,235 per unit in 2022, with a decrease of -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $35,408 per unit. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($45,320 per unit), while South Africa ($2,709 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Escalators And Moving WalkWays

In 2022, approx. 18K units of escalators and moving WalkWays were exported worldwide; dropping by -2.3% against 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 36K units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the global exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, escalator exports reduced modestly to $591M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20%. The global exports peaked at $1B in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

China prevails in exports structure, recording 14K units, which was near 78% of total exports in 2022. Spain (562 units), Germany (462 units), Slovakia (340 units), the Czech Republic (298 units) and Poland (272 units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -2.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Poland (+13.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +13.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Spain (-9.8%), the Czech Republic (-11.9%), Germany (-12.8%) and Slovakia (-15.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Czech Republic, Spain, Germany and Slovakia saw its share reduced by -2.2%, -2.6%, -4% and -4.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($450M) remains the largest escalator supplier worldwide, comprising 76% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($25M), with a 4.3% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled -1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-6.9% per year) and Spain (-7.1% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average escalator export price amounted to $33,284 per unit, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($54,961 per unit), while Poland ($14,301 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform