Middle-East & Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Middle-East & Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market is Segmented by Type (Aircraft Handling, Passenger Handling, Cargo, and Baggage Handling) and Geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, and the Rest of the Middle-East & Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Size

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Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Overview
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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 237.92 Million
Market Size (2029) USD 395.70 Million
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 10.71 %
Market Concentration Low

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MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Analysis

The Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market size is estimated at USD 237.92 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 395.70 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.71% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The ongoing construction and expansion activities related to several airports in the Middle East are expected to generate significant demand for ground-handling systems in the coming years. Also, countries in Africa have plans to enhance the passenger and cargo handling capacity of airports. This is likely to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The growing emphasis on the modernization of ground handling systems to improve the reliability, safety, and efficiency of ground operations and aircraft handling is expected to propel the market in the years to come. Advancements in mechatronics and robotics, along with electrical and mechanical innovations, are expected to play a vital role in increasing the efficiency of ground handling operations in the airports in the region.

However, the inherent reluctance the adoption of new technologies among prospective customers and the high costs involved in procurement may prove to be challenging for the equipment suppliers in terms of pitching their innovative products in these turbulent seasons post-pandemic due to failing economies, rising inflation and a supply shortage. These factors may result in delays in the procurement of advanced systems, which may hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.

MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Trends

Passenger handling segment to grow registering the highest CAGR

The increase in passenger traffic increased pressure on airports and airlines to opt for advanced ground handling infrastructure that can enhance their ground operations and support their motive of reducing aircraft turnaround time. For instance, the Sharjah Airport in UAE recorded a 24.4 percent year-on-year surge in traffic to seven million passengers in the first half of 2023. The airport is embarking on a major expansion project aimed at increasing its passenger handling capacity to 20 million within a few years. 

Correspondingly, airports are procuring an array of ground handling systems to facilitate the quick and smooth flow of passengers, baggage, and cargo, thereby increasing the efficiency of the airports. In Dubai International Airport, the ground handling service provider, dnata, replaced many of its ramp vehicles, GSEs, and forklifts with hybrid or electric alternatives that help extend life cycles, decrease engine emissions, and reduce waste. Such developments are expected to enhance the market prospects during the forecast period.

Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market - Busiest Airports in Middle East & Africa, by passengers handled (2022)

Saudi Arabia is Expected to Show Significant Growth in the Market

The growth in the demand for ground handling systems in Saudi Arabia can be attributed to the increasing passenger air traffic and growing spending on airport modernization programs. The Saudi Arabian government announced its ambitious plan to become a global transportation and logistics hub by 2030, aiming for more than 360 million annual passenger traffic. Saudi Arabia has 35 airports across the country, including six international and 29 domestic airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, King Fahd International Airport in Ad Dammam, Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina, and Gassim Airport in Mulayda are the five busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. 

In recent years, Saudi Arabia's aviation industry has significantly grown. In Q1 2022, Saudi Arabia recorded passenger traffic of 5.1 million, operated more than 40,000 flights, and registered an increase of 44% compared to Q1 2021. The increased passenger traffic is primarily attributed to the numerous entertainment and cultural events like Riyadh Season, which resulted in surging air traffic. 

Saudi Arabia plans to host at least 300 million passengers and 5 million tons of freight by 2030. This leads to growing investment in airport infrastructure, new aircraft procurement contracts, and modernization of the existing aircraft fleets. In April 2023, Saudi Arabia announced that it plans to tender four new airport projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model as part of a bigger pipeline of 200 privatization and PPP projects across 17 sectors announced by the National Centre for Privatisation and PPP (NCP). Such developments will propel the growth of the market in Saudi Arabia.

Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market - Cost of Aviation Construction Projects in Saudi Arabia (USD Million)

MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa airport ground handling market is fragmented, with several players accounting for significant amounts of shares in the market. Siemens AG, Cavotec SA, Alvest SAS, Usimat-series, and Ersel Banca Privata S.p.A. are some of the prominent players in the market. 

Ground handling systems manufacturers are focusing on increasing their sales in the region, as the demand for new equipment is increasing simultaneously with the growing airport infrastructure investments in the region. These players are investing heavily in research and development of future technologies to reduce the efforts of the ground support staff. Also, several players are focusing on the development of zero-emission ground-handling vehicles, which is expected to generate new opportunities for the players during the forecast period in the region.

MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Leaders

  1. Siemens AG

  2. Cavotec SA

  3. Ersel Banca Privata S.p.A.

  4. Usimat-sermees

  5. Alvest SAS

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Market News

  • January 2023: Hamad International Airport (HIA) commenced Phase B expansion of the airport that will likely extend the D and E concourses and increase the passenger capacity of the airport to more than 70 million passengers a year. The project is expected to expand the existing passenger terminal complex with more e-gates, new duty-free and passenger amenity areas, and a remote transfer baggage facility.
  • February 2022: The cargo division of the national flag carrier Turkish Airlines ended its services at the Atatürk Airport and switched to its massive logistics center at Istanbul Airport. Turkish Cargo has installed several future-ready solutions at the airport, including its new home, SmartIST, where all handling processes are equipped with autonomous and robotic systems.

Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Market Drivers

    3. 4.3 Market Restraints

    4. 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

      3. 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 5.1 Type

      1. 5.1.1 Aircraft Handling

      2. 5.1.2 Passenger Handling

      3. 5.1.3 Cargo and Baggage Handling

    2. 5.2 Geography

      1. 5.2.1 Middle East and Africa

        1. 5.2.1.1 Saudi Arabia

        2. 5.2.1.2 United Arab Emirates

        3. 5.2.1.3 Turkey

        4. 5.2.1.4 Egypt

        5. 5.2.1.5 Nigeria

        6. 5.2.1.6 Rest of Middle-East & Africa

  6. 6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 6.1 Company Profiles

      1. 6.1.1 Siemens AG

      2. 6.1.2 Cavotec SA

      3. 6.1.3 Alvest SAS

      4. 6.1.4 Usimat-sermees

      5. 6.1.5 DENGE - Ground Support Equipment Manufacturer (GSE)

      6. 6.1.6 Tüm Hakları ERSEL TEKNOLOJİ San. ve Ltd.

      7. 6.1.7 High Dam

      8. 6.1.8 excel handling sp. z o.o.

      9. 6.1.9 Ersel Banca Privata S.p.A.

  7. 7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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MEA Airport Ground Handling Systems Industry Segmentation

Ground handling refers to the services provided to facilitate an aircraft flight or aircraft ground repositioning, preparation for, and upon conclusion of a flight, which includes both customer service and ramp service functions.

The Middle East and Africa airport ground handling systems market is segmented by type and geography. By type, the market is segmented into aircraft handling, passenger handling, cargo handling, and baggage handling. By geography, the market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa.

The market size and forecasts for all segments are provided by value (USD).

Type
Aircraft Handling
Passenger Handling
Cargo and Baggage Handling
Geography
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Turkey
Egypt
Nigeria
Rest of Middle-East & Africa
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Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Research Faqs

The Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 237.92 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 10.71% to reach USD 395.70 million by 2029.

In 2024, the Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market size is expected to reach USD 237.92 million.

Siemens AG, Cavotec SA, Ersel Banca Privata S.p.A., Usimat-sermees and Alvest SAS are the major companies operating in the Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market.

In 2023, the Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market size was estimated at USD 212.44 million. The report covers the Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Middle-East and Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Industry Report

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Middle-East & Africa Airport Ground Handling Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)