Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
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| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Market Size (2025) | USD 99.86 Million |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 161.49 Million |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 10.09% CAGR |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order Image © Mordor Intelligence. Reuse requires attribution under CC BY 4.0. |
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Middle East And Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size is estimated at USD 99.86 million in 2025. It is expected to reach USD 161.49 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.09% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
The rise in air passenger traffic across the Middle East and African countries, such as Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and the Republic of Congo, due to the rise in tourism and business travel caused by low airfares and rising standard of living, is expected to propel the market growth for new and efficient airport baggage handling systems in the region and according to a report by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific and Middle East, the Middle East witnessed a 26% growth in 2022 compared to 2019.
The construction of new airports, terminal expansion, and the upgradation of existing airports in the region will propel market growth for airport baggage handling systems. Moreover, advancements in technology and the implementation of innovative IT solutions in baggage management are expected to boost market growth in the coming years. On the other hand, the high initial and maintenance costs associated with advanced systems hinder the market's growth.
Middle East And Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market Trends and Insights
Above 40 Million Segment is Anticipated to Grow with the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The above 40 million segment is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period. The main factors contributing to such growth include the increasing number of air passengers and growing expenditure on airport construction projects within these airports.
During the first half of 2023, Dubai International Airport announced that it had welcomed 41.6 million passengers, exceeding the 2019 figures due to a strong recovery from the global pandemic. According to Dubai International Airport, statistics show a 49.1 percent increase in passenger numbers in the first quarter, compared to 27.9 million in the same quarter of 2022. Currently, Dubai International Airport has become one of the busiest airports in the world.
In terms of airport terminal expansion projects, Dubai International Airport is experiencing significant growth due to a surge in air passenger traffic. For instance, in 2023, Dubai International Airport will undergo a major revamp, which is expected to continue for the next 5-7 years. This will lead to DXB handling up to 120 million annual passengers within the next 15 years. Thus, all the above factors will play a crucial role in driving market growth for the segments exceeding 40 million during the forecast period.
Saudi Arabia Will Showcase Remarkable Growth During the Forecast Period
Saudi Arabia is projected to show the highest growth during the forecast period. The increasing number of airport construction projects, rising air traffic, and expanding airport modernization programs in Saudi Arabia are driving the development of the market.
Saudi Arabia is currently experiencing a surge in air passenger traffic within the region. According to the data presented by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), airports across the Saudi Arabian region received 88 million passengers in 2022. Moreover, according to GASTAT, Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport saw the highest number of passengers, with nearly 32 million passengers recorded in 2022. Furthermore, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport ranked second, with approximately 27 million passengers, followed by King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, which had 10 million passengers.
Furthermore, the Saudi Arabian government is undertaking a massive airport expansion and upgrade program to serve 330 million travelers by 2030, with USD 147 billion in investments that are expected to support a GDP of USD 82.3 billion by 2037. Moreover, airport developments in Saudi Arabia have experienced significant growth in recent years in line with the Saudi Vision 2030. Additionally, in 2023, Jeddah Airports Company plans to transform King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) into one of the world’s largest airports with a USD 31 billion expansion plan, which will increase its capacity to 114 million passengers per year. Hence, growing air traffic leads to rising expenditure on the construction of new airports and airport modernization programs, which in turn creates demand for new airport baggage handling systems in the coming years.
Competitive Landscape
The Middle East and Africa airport baggage handling systems market is semi-consolidated in nature, with a few international players holding significant market shares. Some of the prominent players are BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, Siemens Logistics GmbH, SITA, Daifuku Co. Ltd., and Alstef Group (Glidepath Limited). These players compete based on factors such as product offerings, technology innovation, pricing, and customer service.
Moreover, these companies offer a wide range of baggage handling systems, including conveyors, scanners, sorting devices, and tracking technologies. They continually strive to enhance their product offerings and incorporate advanced technologies to meet the evolving needs of the airport industry. To maintain a competitive edge, companies are also focusing on strategic partnerships, collaborations, and acquisitions to expand their market presence and offer integrated solutions to airports.
Middle East And Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Industry Leaders
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SITA
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Daifuku Co. Ltd
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BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG
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Siemens Logistics GmbH
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Alstef Group (Glidepath Limited)
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments
- August 2023: Qatar Airways was awarded the "Best-in-Class Baggage Performance" for the year 2022/23, with a low mishandling rate of just 0.72 items per 1,000 passengers.
- December 2022: Riyadh Airports has added artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, in cooperation with Amazon AWS and AIRIS, to enhance baggage handling systems at King Khalid International Airport.
- September 2022: SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) announced that they renewed a technology contract and moved the airport's baggage reconciliation system (BRS) to Rafic Hariri International Airport. Moreover, the new technology was to significantly reduce operational costs for the airport and airline, with the server-less design avoiding on-site interventions to refresh, upgrade, maintain, and support multiple obsolete devices, such as servers.
Middle East And Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market Report Scope
The Middle East and Africa airport baggage handling systems market is a thriving sector that plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of airports in the region. Baggage handling systems are integral to the functioning of airports as they ensure the seamless movement of passenger baggage from check-in counters to aircraft holds and vice versa. These systems comprise various components, including conveyors, scanners, sorting devices, and tracking technologies, which work together to streamline the baggage handling process.
The Middle East and Africa airport baggage handling systems market is segmented based on airport capacity and geography. By airport capacity, the market is segmented into those with up to 15 million passengers, 15-25 million passengers, 25-40 million passengers, and above 40 million passengers. By country, the market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, South Africa, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa.
The market sizing and forecasts have been provided in (USD) for all the above segments.
Airport Capacity
| Up to 15 million |
| 15 to 25 million |
| 25 to 40 million |
| Above 40 million |
Geography
| Saudi Arabia |
| United Arab Emirates |
| Qatar |
| Egypt |
| Turkey |
| South Africa |
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
| Airport Capacity | Up to 15 million |
| 15 to 25 million | |
| 25 to 40 million | |
| Above 40 million | |
| Geography | Saudi Arabia |
| United Arab Emirates | |
| Qatar | |
| Egypt | |
| Turkey | |
| South Africa | |
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
How big is the Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market?
The Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 99.86 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 10.09% to reach USD 161.49 million by 2030.
What is the current Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size?
In 2025, the Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 99.86 million.
Who are the key players in Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market?
SITA, Daifuku Co. Ltd, BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, Siemens Logistics GmbH and Alstef Group (Glidepath Limited) are the major companies operating in the Middle-East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market.
What years does this Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?
In 2024, the Middle East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size was estimated at USD 89.78 million. The report covers the Middle-East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle-East and Africa Airport Baggage Handling Systems Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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