Europe Conveyor Belt Market Forecast by 2033

Market Size in 2024: USD 1.74 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 2.58 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 4.23%

The Europe conveyor belt market reached USD 1.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2.58 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.23% during 2025-2033. This growth reflects the increasing adoption of automation across industries, rising demand in mining and metallurgy, and the integration of advanced conveyor technologies.

Growth Drivers of the European Conveyor Belt Market

Expansion of Smart and Cloud-Connected Conveyor Systems

Cloud-connected conveyor systems are now used by factories throughout Europe, monitoring factors such as belt speed, weight and energy usage via IoT sensors linked to the cloud. According to the European Commission's Digital Strategy, by 2030, 75% of EU enterprises will have adopted and fully integrated advanced digital technologies. Predictive maintenance through analytics reduces failures. It prevents unplanned downtime while increasing the lifespan of smart conveyor systems in industries such as mining operations, logistics and freight operations, and automotive manufacturing.

Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Material Adoption

The European conveyor belts market sees growing demand with sustainability. This influences manufacturers into focusing on the use of recycled rubber materials, biodegradable polymers, and reclaimed plastics. This trend corresponds to the European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan. The Plan seeks that Europe sustain various sectors. Companies now produce in a cleaner way to comply with ESG regulations. They use eco-composite conveyor belts in the food processing and logistics industries. These industries must strictly adhere to environmental regulations under sustainability norms. This would reduce carbon emissions and improve a company's reputation, upon competing for procurement contracts.

Rising Demand from Lean Manufacturing and Automation

Lean manufacturing practices have made modular and reconfigurable conveyor concepts commonplace in the European Union. Manufacturing represents approximately 20% of the GDP within the member states according to Eurostat. Consequently, automation mainly drives increased productivity among European manufacturers. Modular conveyor belts make equipment installation faster. They minimize footprint and support just-in-time provisioning as well. These features help eliminate bottlenecks and minimize idle time they are useful within automotive and electronics manufacturing environments. Smart controls improve throughput and accuracy. The trend will probably increase because companies want more efficiency and flexibility.

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Europe Conveyor Belt Market Segmentation

Analysis by Type

• Medium-Weight Conveyor Belt
• Light-Weight Conveyor Belt
• Heavy-Weight Conveyor Belt

Analysis by End Use

• Mining and Metallurgy
• Manufacturing
• Chemicals, Oils and Gases
• Aviation
• Others

Analysis by Country

• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Others

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Europe Conveyor Belt Market News

• In April 2025, BASF unveiled conveyor belts made from GMP-certified Elastollan® FC TPU at CHINAPLAS 2025, designed for food contact compliance and enhanced durability.
• In November 2024, Montech launched its SOLTB belt conveyor line for packaging, fuel cell, and solar cell production, offering modular and vacuum belt options.
• European logistics companies are increasingly adopting smart conveyor systems integrated with IoT sensors to improve warehouse efficiency.
• Sustainability initiatives across Europe are pushing manufacturers to adopt recycled and biodegradable materials in conveyor belt production.
• Automation-driven investments in Germany’s automotive sector are boosting demand for modular conveyor systems tailored for lean manufacturing.

Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)
• Market Outlook (2025-2033)
• COVID-19 Impact on the Market
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Strategic Recommendations
• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
• Market Drivers and Success Factors
• SWOT Analysis
• Structure of the Market
• Value Chain Analysis
• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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