Pallet Inverter Market

Pallet Inverter Market Outlook (2023-2033)

The global pallet inverter market is set to surpass a valuation of US$ 1.24 billion in 2023 and expand at a CAGR of 4.2% to reach US$ 1.87 billion by the end of 2033. Sales of pallet inverters accounted for around 3% share of the global industrial lifting equipment market at the end of 2022.

Several industrial operations include the handling and storage of bulk materials, and hence, they are dependent on material handling equipment and systems. In general, material handling equipment refers to machinery that is created to move, regulate, safeguard, and store materials at facilities and warehouses. The manual handling of inventory is crucial for end-use industries such as logistics & warehousing, industrial & manufacturing, and many others. Using the appropriate material handling equipment specifically for palletized goods is required to ensure efficient operations and work safety.

A pallet inverter is also called a pile turner, which is a device used to move pallets that are laden with goods. The main reason for rotating a pallet can vary as per the industry, but in general, it originates from the requirement to swiftly replace a damaged or improperly placed pallet without putting the entire weight onto other pallets. Using a rotating pallet inverter can complete the difficult and time-consuming task efficiently in a lesser amount of time than that taken by turning the pallets manually.

There are several types of pallet inverters, among which, dual clamp pallet inverters have been a popular choice for many years due to their versatility. These dual-clamp inverters can be loaded at ground level by a pallet truck or a forklift. The logistics and warehousing industry is seeing growth due to increasing e-Commerce activities, which is driving pallet inverter demand.

From 2018 to 2022, worldwide sales of pallet inverters registered a CAGR of 2.7%, according to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider. The market for pallet inverters will increase going forward as a result of rising industrial and manufacturing end-use applications.

Enhanced automation systems allowing for higher volume production at faster speeds in various industries would contribute to the increased sales of pallet inverters. Long-term pile turner demand could be satisfied by the incorporation of intelligent digital technology into material handling equipment that leads to higher productivity and efficiency.

Report Attributes	Details
Market Size (2022A)	US$ 1.18 Billion
Estimated Market Value (2023E)	US$ 1.24 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (2033F)	US$ 1.87 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2023-2033)	4.2% CAGR
North America Market Share (2023)	~22.9%
North America Market Value (2023)	US$ 282.9 Million
Europe Market Share (2023)	~20.9%
Europe Market Value (2023)	US$ 258.2 Million
China Market Share (2023)	~62%
China Market Value (2023)	US$ 197.7 Million
Top 3 Countries’ Market Share	~41%
Key Companies Profiled	Air Process Systems and Conveyors Air Technical Industries, Beacon Industries Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corp Emanpack Ergonomic Partners Payne Pallet Inverters Ltd Premier Handling Solutions Roosen BPL Samzon Southworth Vestil Manufacturing Corp TOPPY SRL

Why is Demand for Pallet Inverters Increasing Steadily across Industries?

“Cost Optimization in Production, Storage, Retrieval and Distribution”

Every organization is focused on optimizing inventory costs and eliminating waste using productivity principles. Pallet inverters offer numerous benefits to a company by improving safety and efficiency while handling products and reducing product damage, besides increased speed and accuracy.

In end-use industries such as chemicals & pharmaceuticals, logistics & warehousing, and others, product handling is critical as it can be hazardous. Accidents at sites would not only cost a fortune for a company but also increase the risk to human life. Due to their various safety measures, pallet inverters are appropriate for usage in hazardous environments. Industries would be tempted to adopt a new generation of such equipment in the near future as a result of a shift in the emphasis on the safety of material handling equipment.

“Complexities of Logistics Eased by Modern Technologies”

To capitalize on growth and long-term profitability, end-use sectors are using smarter technologies such as IoT and artificial intelligence in parallel with the industry 4.0 revolution. Investments in robots and modern automation systems have improved the operational efficiencies and capacities of many systems to meet various supply and demand challenges.

Despite the transformation, the logistics sector has to deal with low profitability, critical workforce shortages, and fragmented marketplaces. In terms of efficiency, load capacity, and planning, all these aspects contribute to the demand for modern material handling equipment.

The versatility offered by pallet inverters regarding features such as electromechanical rotation, hydraulic clamping, different load capacities, several platform size options, heavy-duty power conveyors, customized PLC control, and other safety features is expected to drive their demand over the coming years.

“Greater Demand for Ergonomic Material Handling Equipment”

Long shifts and heavy lifting occur commonly in a majority of industries, including warehousing, logistics, and transportation where pallet inverters find most of their applications. Maintaining a worker’s wellness and productivity has become a significant concern, which has prompted the industry to concentrate on ergonomic material handling equipment to ensure both.

A pallet inverter is used to turnover full pallet loads. According to this Fact.MR analysis, the global pallets market was valued at US$ 60 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach US$ 122 billion by 2032. As a result, the pallet inverter market is quite likely to see parallel growth in both aspects of the market for pallets, as well as material handling equipment. Therefore, the market is predicted to expand consistently over the next few years.

What Concerns Do Pallet Inverter Manufacturers Have?

“Transition of Automation and Growth in Logistics Sector Challenging Manufacturers”

The strategies, tactics, and dependence on macro trends that were effective in the past are no longer adequate for players in the logistics sector to predict competence in material handling. Technologies are advancing faster and therefore it is getting difficult for manufacturers to adapt to the new trends.

As a result of the advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, new market sub-segments such as AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and ASRS (automated storage-and-retrieval systems) are being implemented. These technologies are growing significantly faster than traditional ones. This presents challenges in front of the manufacturers of pallet inverters and also limits the growth of the market.

Market share analysis of pallet inverters based on end-use application and region. Under the end-use application segment, logistics & warehousing dominates with 37.1% market share in 2023.

Country-wise Insights

Why is the U.S. a Huge Market for Pallet Inverters?

Pallet inverters are considered of high importance in material handling processes. They are a piece of efficient equipment meant for lifting and inverting heavy goods. Pallet inverters are used across various industries and all such industries are thriving in the United States.

The United States possesses holds some of the world's largest logistics & warehousing, food & beverage, as well as industrial & manufacturing sectors. In 2021, the public storage and warehouse industry in the U.S. accounted for a market size of US$ 32 billion, and from the logistics industry in the U.S., the trucking sector accounted for a market value of US$ 732.3 billion in 2020.

Owing to the boosted production capabilities as a result of advanced manufacturing processes, the United States has a very promising future in material handling equipment. The United States pallet inverter market is estimated at US$ 242.2 million in 2023.

Will Pallet Inverter Manufacturers Thrive in China?

East Asia currently holds 25.7% revenue share of the global market and is estimated to grow at 4.7% CAGR during the forecast years 2023-2033. Sales of pallet inverters are anticipated to rise because of the enormous expansion of industries in China, including retail & consumer goods, industrial & manufacturing, logistics & warehousing, and others.

Established logistics and warehousing businesses in the country are primarily driving product demand. Single-clamp and dual-clamp pallet inverters are seeing high demand in the Chinese market because of their easy usage. The growth of the China market is expected to take place at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Dual-Clamp Pallet Inverters Widely Used in Material Handling Processes?

Key manufacturers are offering a range of pallet inverters, including single clamp, double clamp, ground load, ramp load, low & heavy duty pallet inverters, etc. Among these, dual-clamp pallet turners are considered to be the most versatile models due to their multiple loading ways.

These utilize a higher clamping range than a free-standing pallet inverter and can load different types of shipments, from drums and bags to tins, cartons, and boxes. The use of dual-clamp inverters has increased constantly in the past few years and will keep increasing, reaching a market valuation of US$ 430.1 million in 2023.

Apart from this, ground load pallet inverters find their usage when limited on physical space and forklift availability while the forklift load pallet turner is considered for single clamp pallet inverters.

Which End-use Segment is Estimated to Accelerate Market Growth?

The pallet inverter market is supported by several end-use industries such as food & beverages, chemicals & pharmaceuticals, industrial & manufacturing, retail & consumer goods, logistics & warehousing, and others.

Amongst them, the chemical & pharmaceutical industries will account for 14.4% market share in 2023. The usage of pallet inverters in the manufacturing and industrial sectors occurs at several stages of warehousing, logistics, and transportation.

Other than this, pallet tuners find usage in the warehousing & logistics industry, which will account for 37.1% share of the global market in 2023.

Competitive Landscape

Prominent pallet inverter manufacturers are Air Process Systems and Conveyors, Air Technical Industries, Beacon Industries, Cherry's Industrial Equipment Corp, Emanpack, Ergonomic Partners, Premier Handling Solutions, Roosen BPL, Samzon, Southworth, and Vestil Manufacturing Corp.

Leading manufacturers of pallet inverters are focused on enabling multiple safety and other features to improve the efficiency and safety of the workspace. Companies are focused on providing extra accessories for the automated cycle, safety warnings, galvanized surfaces, and external start strings to provide more controlled movement. Working with clients, manufacturers are identifying and addressing the specific needs of several applications and offering specialty pallet inverters.

• Recently, Southworth rolled out its PalletPal Rotator Inverter designed to invert fully loaded pallets and reduce the amount of time and energy that comes with restacking. Models support loads up to 4,400 pounds, and clamp holes can hold objects up to 48" x 48" x 84".
• In 2022, Toppy registered a patent for the fastest and most compact automatic pallet inverter that does not require an operator. The inverter is capable of handling up to 50 pallets/hour.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about the price points of key manufacturers of pallet inverters positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion, in the recently published report.

Segmentation of Pallet Inverter Industry Research

• By Inverter Type:

  • Single Clamp
  • Double Clamp

• By Load:

  • Forklift Load
  • Ground Load
  • Others

• By End-use Application:

  • Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverages
  • Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
  • Logistics & Warehousing
  • Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Others

• By Sales Channel:

  • Online Sales
    • Company / Brand Websites
    • e-Commerce Websites
  • Offline Sales
    • Direct Sales
    • Specialty Stores
    • Others

• By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • Middle East and Asia