Market size · PMI · Growth outlook · Key trends — 11 regions · 7 industries
Market Size
$2.1 T
YoY Growth
+4.2%
Manufacturing PMI
51.8
Top Sector
Construction & Material Handling
Market Outlook
Positive
Global industrial equipment market outlook for 2025–26
Manufacturing PMI
Above 50 = expansion · Below 50 = contraction
Growth Rate
Year-on-year equipment market growth · USD terms
Critical minerals supercycle lifting mining and processing equipment demand
E-commerce boom driving double-digit material handling automation growth
EV transition reshaping machine tools and metalworking demand mix
AI-driven automation reducing barriers to industrial equipment adoption
Nearshoring trends adding manufacturing capacity in Americas and SE Asia
Key Risk
Interest rate headwinds slowing financing-dependent capital purchases in H1 2025; geopolitical supply chain disruptions.
| Country | Market Size | Growth | PMI | Outlook | Top Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $142 B | +3.2% | 52.1 | Positive | Material Handling & Machine Tools |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | ¥4.1 T | +1.5% | 49.6 | Neutral | Machine Tools & Robotics |
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹988 B | +7.5% | 58.8 | Positive | Construction & Agriculture |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | C$24 B | +2.8% | 51.3 | Neutral | Mining & Construction |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | €28 B | +2.0% | 49.4 | Neutral | Machine Tools & Food Processing |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | €52 B | +2.5% | 48.5 | Cautious | Machine Tools & Automation |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | £19 B | +2.1% | 51.2 | Neutral | Aerospace & Defence Equipment |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | A$38 B | +3.1% | 52.4 | Positive | Mining & Construction |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Middle East | AED 48 B (GCC) | +5.8% | 54.6 | Positive | Construction & Logistics |
| 🇨🇳 China | ¥元 8.5 T | +5.2% | 50.8 | Neutral | Machine Tools & Construction |
Market data is indicative based on published industry association reports (VDMA, JMTBA, MHIA, CEMA), national statistics, and PMI surveys (S&P Global, Caixin, HSBC). All figures are approximate. Verify with official sources before investment decisions.