The global rubber conveyor belt market size is expected to reach USD 3.65 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to succeed in the valuation of USD 4.46 billion in 2029 and is predicted to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.
Rubber conveyor belts are commonly used in industries such as surface mining and hard rock mining to transport heavy rocks and loads. The product is primarily used for materials, carrying loads, parts, or components that have been smeared with heavy oil or machinery oil-treated coal, and these transportation belts are made of highly flame-resistant materials.
This situation also applies to other major end-user application industries such as mining, energy and manufacturing. These application industries need state-of-the-art machines and systems to withstand intensifying competition in their respective segments. In addition, we need high-end technology and practices to keep our business up to date. These high-end technologies and practices help minimize cost and effort, optimize production time, and maximize productivity. Rubber conveyor belts help these industries get their work done easily. This has increased their demand and thus contributed to the overall development of the global rubber conveyor belt market.
In addition, significant progress has been made regarding overhauls or upgrades of domestic infrastructure and other construction activities around the world. These belts also help develop the global rubber conveyor belt market, as they help move materials from one place to another easily.
However, rising initial set-up costs and increased maintenance costs in heavy lifting industries are among the major factors restraining market growth and will further challenge the rubber conveyor belts market during the forecast period.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2029 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2029 |
CAGR |
4.1% |
Segments Covered |
By Material, Application, End-use Industry, and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
ContiTech AG, Bridgestone Corporation, Fenner Group Holdings Limited, SIG Societa Italiana Gomma, Oxford Rubbers, LUTZE, ARTEGO, Garlock, Trelleborg, Bando, and Others. |
The fibre-reinforced conveyor belt market is expected to generate more than US $ 3.5 billion in sales. Textile-reinforced conveyor belts have many advantages such as high abrasion resistance, fire resistance, low wind resistance, cold resistance, and frost resistance. In addition, fibre-reinforced belts save short transportation routes compared to other reinforced conveyor belts. Textile reinforced conveyor belts are widely used in mining, metalworking, recycling, cement construction, and power plants. The market is further divided into commodity textiles and performance textiles. Utility textiles are widely used due to their availability, high-quality materials, and low cost.
The midsize segment is expected to gain more than 50% of the rubber conveyor belt market share. The consumption of rubber conveyor belts by small businesses has increased in recent years, and demand from small manufacturing units can stimulate market demand.
In emerging markets such as India, Indonesia, and Mexico, the potential for medium-sized products is enormous, with significant growth expected as the region produces the majority of lightweight and medium-sized products. The introduction of a medium-sized rubber conveyor belt has made workability and smooth operation possible. In 2020, medium-sized rubber conveyor belts accounted for almost 45% of the volume share.
The mining segment is projected to account for 20 million square meters of demand by 2027. The mining industry has become a major consumer of conveyor belts, as the need for continuous supply is driven by higher exchange rates. The rubber conveyor belt market revenue from the mining industry is expected to grow by about 3.5% by 2027. Increasing global consumption of construction metals, including steel, is boosting industry profits. India and China report the highest growth rates in the rubber conveyor belt industry.
The Asia Pacific rubber conveyor belt market is estimated to be worth US $ 2.5 billion by 2027. This is mainly due to the large production potential in all sectors of the region. The Asia-Pacific mining sector has shown significant growth potential, resulting in increased demand for mining conveyor belts. However, increased investment by major manufacturers will take the market to a higher level.
The ongoing pandemic has slowed the industry with blockades in various Asian countries. Despite the forced lockdown, the e-commerce market is growing significantly due to the need for rubber conveyor belts to move goods within the warehouse. This should be a good sign for industry statistics.
Major Key Players in the Global Rubber Conveyor Belt Market are ContiTech AG, Bridgestone Corporation, Fenner Group Holdings Limited, SIG Societa Italiana Gomma, Oxford Rubbers, LUTZE, ARTEGO, Garlock, Trelleborg, Bando, and others
By Material
By Application
By End-use Industry
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary consumers of rubber conveyor belts include the mining industry, construction sector, manufacturing industry, food and beverage processing, and logistics and transportation. Among these, the mining industry holds the largest share due to the need for efficient material handling systems.
The major drivers of growth are the increased industrialization, demand for efficient material handling systems, expansion in mining and construction activities, and rising automation in industries like manufacturing and food processing. Furthermore, urbanization and infrastructure development are boosting demand.
Key challenges include fluctuating raw material costs, environmental concerns related to rubber production and disposal, competition from alternative materials like plastic and metal conveyor belts, and volatile demand in specific industries, especially during economic downturns.
Technological advancements like the development of smart conveyor belts, automation and IoT integration, and the use of better materials like heat-resistant and oil-resistant rubbers are transforming the market. These innovations enhance efficiency, durability, and real-time monitoring capabilities.
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