Horizontal Carousel Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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Horizontal Carousel Market Overview

Horizontal Carousel is expected to reach $3.8 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period 2021-2026. The market growth is propelled by the increasing demand for Horizontal Carousel in several industries for improved accuracy, productivity, and efficiency in supply chain, along with better inventory management. In addition horizontal carousels in the retail e-commerce operations serve as an effective solution for catering storage density to the huge e-commerce orders using rotating shelving. Moreover rising demand for convenient and cost-effective warehouse facilities is paving the way for innovation in the material handling equipment market. For instance, horizontal carousels come with a voice recognition system that has been incorporated to reduce the cost incurred on recruiting and training labor for carousel operation. Hence these developments are analyzed to drive Horizontal Carousel market size in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Report Coverage

The report: “Horizontal Carousel Market report – Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Horizontal Carousel Market.


By Capacity: Upto 600 lbs, 600-1000 lbs, 1000-1500 lbs, 1500-2000 lbs, Above 2000 lbs.
By Applications: automated picking, parts delivery, sortation applications and Others.
By End User: Automotive Industry, Food and Beverage, Retail Industry, Aerospace and Defense, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics and Others.
By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe(Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia and Others), APAC(China, Japan India, SK, Australia and Others), South America(Brazil, Argentina and others), and RoW (Middle east and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • Europe dominated the market by a market share of more than 37% in 2020, owing to the presence of huge manufacturing bas e in countries such as Germany, U.K and so on.
  • Horizontal Carousel in Automated Picking is growth at a highest CAGR of 6.0% in the forecast period as this retrieve goods quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
  • Introduction of voice recognition in picking process and Light directed picking in horizontal carousel has made several manufacturing facilities to adopt this system
  • Horizontal Carousel top 10 companies include Kardex Remstar, SSI SCHAEFER, ULMA Handling Systems, Bastian Solutions, Dexion, SencorpWhite, Modula, Logistics Automation, TYT Corporation Pte Ltd, ULMA Handling Systems among others.

Horizontal Carousel Market, By Region, 2020
Horizontal Carousel Market
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Horizontal Carousel Market Segment Analysis - By Applications

Horizontal Carousel in Automated Picking is growing at a highest CAGR of 6.0% in the forecast period as this retrieve goods quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively, whether in the area of production or distribution with high retrieval rates. In addition Automatic picking allows an operator to fill multiple orders at one time and accelerate the productivity rate of storage density and inventory management. Similarly it also eliminates unproductive travel and search time. Hence these advantages are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Horizontal Carousel Market Segment Analysis - By Industry Vertical

Horizontal Carousel in retail Industry is growing at a CAGR of 6.3% in the forecast period. Retail industry uses this carousel for implementation in huge megastores comprising a vast variety and quantity of goods stored at a single location. This Carousel efficiently manage the storing and retrieving of products in minimum time. In addition increasing competition in retail owing to rise in online, e-commerce, and m-commerce platforms has led the owners of convenience and specialty stores to adopt innovative technologies for improving storage density. Similarly, the implementation of Horizontal Carousel allows companies to have an efficient method of operations, optimum use of resources, and profitable forecasting. Moreover investments, developments related to expansion of warehouses also enhances the market For instance, Costco Wholesale Corporation has been installing its warehouses every year with consistent growth of 3-5%. Hence these benefits and expansions are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Horizontal Carousel Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

Europe dominated the market by a market share of more than 37% in 2020, owing to the presence of huge manufacturing base in countries such as Germany, U.K and so on. Germany hosts several manufacturing industries such as the automobile, F&B, electronics, and manufacturing. These industries require precise automated handling equipment for their functioning and for speeding up their processes. As Horizontal Carousel efficiently manage the storing and retrieving of products and goods quickly, companies in these countries are adopting horizontal Carousel for efficient inventory management of products. Moreover expansion, investments related to infrastructure replacement bring opportunities for this system. In 2019, Merz companies invest more than $50 million in expansions at Dessau sites. In 2019, AstraZeneca has committed to invest more than $520 million for its expansion in the region. Hence these investments are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Horizontal Carousel Market Drivers

Increased demand for in horizontal carousels in Pharmaceutical Industry

The increased demand of horizontal carousels in the pharmaceutical industries will be one of the key driver that contributes to the growth of this market. Pharmaceutical warehouse systems consist of horizontal carousels to offer high-density storage along with the additional advantages such as high productivity, picking flexibility and accuracy. Investments, Expansions related to this industry will enhance the market. In 2019, DHL supply chain has committed to invest $150 million to expand pharmaceutical and medical device distribution network in the U.S. Moreover, the adoption of automated carousels allows the pharmaceutical industries to effortlessly change their work pick station numbers to meet current workflow requirements. This cost-effective system enables them to meet the demands efficiently. Hence these benefits are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Technological Advancements in horizontal carousel

Introduction of voice recognition in picking process in horizontal carousel has made several manufacturing facilities to adopt this system. Voice picking in horizontal carousel supports the requirements of peak seasons and the variable SKU locations in retail warehouses. A US-based online retail company Newegg Inc., has improved inventory performance and overall efficiency by introducing horizontal carousels with voice-recognition systems. In addition Light directed picking assists the operator in locating the next pick and quantity to be picked to further increase the accuracy and pick rates. Hence these technological advancements are analyzed to drive the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Horizontal Carousel Market Challenges

High Initial investment and technical glitches

Although Horizontal Carousel is growing at a significant rate, high initial investment in adoption of this carousel is making manufacturing facilities advanced alternative technologies. In addition technical glitches related to this system also hamper the market in the forecast period 2021-2026.

Market Landscape

Technology launches, acquisitions, Partnerships and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Horizontal Carousel market. In 2020, the market of Horizontal Carousel industry outlook has been fragmented by several companies. Horizontal Carousel top 10 companies include Kardex Remstar, SSI SCHAEFER, ULMA Handling Systems, Bastian Solutions, Dexion, SencorpWhite, Modula, Logistics Automation, TYT Corporation Pte Ltd, ULMA Handling Systems among others.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches

  • In January 2019, Newegg Inc., has improved inventory performance and overall efficiency by introducing horizontal carousels with voice-recognition systems.

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1. Horizontal Carousel Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. Horizontal Carousel Market - Executive Summary
    2.1 Market Revenue, Market Size and Key Trends by Company
    2.2 Key trends By End User
    2.3 Key trends segmented by Geography
3. Horizontal Carousel Market – Market Landscape
    3.1 Comparative Analysis
        3.1.1 Product/Company Benchmarking-Top 5 Companies
        3.1.2 Top 5 Financial Analysis
        3.1.3 Market Value Split by Top 5 Companies
        3.1.4 Patent Analysis
        3.1.5 Pricing Analysis (Comparison of General Price of Industry Solutions)
4. Horizontal Carousel Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium (Premium)
    4.1 Regulatory Scenario
    4.2 Ease of Doing Business Index
    4.3 Case Studies
    4.4 Customer Analysis
5. Horizontal Carousel Market – Startup Company Scenario (Premium)
    5.1 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
    5.2 Startup Company Analysis
6. Horizontal Carousel Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porters five force model
        6.3.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining powers of customers
        6.3.3 Threat of new entrants
        6.3.4 Rivalry among existing players
        6.3.5 Threat of substitutes
7. Horizontal Carousel Market – By Strategic Analysis (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    7.1 Value Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunities Analysis
    7.3 Product Life Cycle/Market Life Cycle Analysis
8. Horizontal Carousel Market – By End User (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    8.1 Automotive
    8.2 Food and Beverage
    8.3 Transportation and Logistics
    8.4 Manufacturing
    8.5 Aerospace and Defense
    8.6 Retail
    8.7 Others
9. Horizontal Carousel Market – By Application (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    9.1 Automated Picking
    9.2 Parts Delivery
    9.3 Sortation Applications
    9.4 Others
10. Horizontal Carousel Market – By Capacity (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    10.1 Upto 600 lbs
    10.2 600-1000 lbs
    10.3 1000-1500 lbs
    10.4 1500-2000 lbs
    10.5 Above 2000 lbs
11. Horizontal Carousel Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    11.1 North America
        11.1.1 U.S
        11.1.2 Canada
        11.1.3 Mexico
    11.2 Europe
        11.2.1 Germany
        11.2.2 France
        11.2.3 UK
        11.2.4 Italy
        11.2.5 Spain
        11.2.6 Russia
        11.2.7 Netherlands
        11.2.8 Others
    11.3 APAC
        11.3.1 China
        11.3.2 Japan
        11.3.3 South Korea
        11.3.4 India
        11.3.5 Australia
        11.3.6 Indonesia
        11.3.7 Malaysia
        11.3.8 Others
    11.4 South America
        11.4.1 Brazil
        11.4.2 Argentina
        11.4.3 Chile
        11.4.4 Colombia
        11.4.5 Others
    11.5 RoW
        11.5.1 Middle East
        11.5.2 Africa
12. Horizontal Carousel Market - Market Entropy
    12.1 New product launches
    12.2 M&A's, collaborations, JVs and partnerships
13. Horizontal Carousel Market – Industry Competitive Landscape (Premium)
    13.1 Market Share – Global
    13.2 Market Share by Region
    13.3 Market Share By End Use Industry
14. Horizontal Carousel Market – Key Company List by Country Premium (Premium)
15. Horizontal Carousel Market - Company Analysis
    15.1 Company 1
    15.2 Company 2
    15.3 Company 3
    15.4 Company 4
    15.5 Company 5
    15.6 Company 6
    15.7 Company 7
    15.8 Company 8
    15.9 Company 9
    15.10 Company 10