The global underground mining equipment market is expected to gain a moderate growth rate of around 7% during the forecast 2022-2028. Growing demand for coal from the energy sector, increased demand for metal by manufacturing industries, and supportive government policies are some of the key factors expected to drive the demand for underground mining equipment across the globe. Moreover, accelerated growth in renting underground mining equipment coupled with the growing utilization of electric equipment for underground mining operations is further anticipated to fuel the growth of the market.
The mining industry is considered to be one of the most carbon-intensive industries globally in past decades. Mining companies are looking for ways such as how to minimize their environmental impact and one way to achieve this is by evaluating their energy consumption. Managing the environmental footprint is the major challenge faced by the global underground mining equipment market.
Asia Pacific is the leading region owing to the growing construction and mining industries
Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the global underground mining equipment due to the growing construction and mining industries across India, China, Australia, and other countries in the region. Heavy investments in mining & construction activities and increased usage of coal for electricity generation in the region are also expected to drive the demand for underground mining equipment in the region. Moreover, the growing demand for gold mining exploration in China is also likely to be one of the major drivers.
Increasing demand for automation in the mining sector will boost sales of mining screening equipment in the US. According to the data published by the US Energy Information Administration, in 2020, around 535 million short tons of coal were produced in 22 states in the region namely Wyoming, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and North Dakota accounted for 71% of the total coal production in the US in 2020. Coal mining is a dwindling industry in the US Though, and recent operations for the recovery of underground coal mines are prompting demand for new mining machines. In response to this, manufacturers are launching advanced equipment, which is expected to boost sales in the upcoming years.
Market Structure and Competitive Landscape
The global Underground Mining Equipment market is fragmented in nature with the presence of many players in the market. Some of the prominent players operating in the global Underground Mining Equipment market include Caterpillar Inc., Atlas Copco AB, AB Volvo, Mine Master Ltd., Komatsu, Jinan Fucheng Hydraulic Equipment Co., Ltd., Hager Equipment, MACLEAN, Epiroc, CMM Equipment, Maccaferri Environmental Sol. Pvt Ltd, Titan Ltd., FAMUR SA, Yantai Jiaxiang Mining Machinery Co., Ltd., J.C. Bamford Excavators Ltd., and Sandvik AB among others.
Companies are focusing on the adoption of automated equipment. Moreover, these players adopt various strategies including product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships and collaborations which directly result in propelling the growth of the global Underground Mining Equipment market.
- In November 2022, Epiroc agreed to acquire Australia-based Remote Control Technologies Pty Ltd., which provides automation and remote-control solutions for mining customers globally.
- In March 2022, Sandvik AB launched its autonomous truck haulage system called AutoMine for Trucks, the first of its kind for ramp haulage applications. The system allows Sandvik to transform its intelligent trucks into unmanned robots.
- In July 2021, Sandvik announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of DSI Underground, the global leader in ground support and reinforcement products.
Key Market Segmentation
RationalStat has segmented the global Underground Mining Equipment market on the basis of type, application, end user, and region.
- By Type
- Hard Rock Equipment
- Dozers
- Scalers
- Truck Reversers
- Industrial Minerals
- Longwall Systems
- Room and Pillar/ Entry Development
- Underground Crushing Equipment
- Drill
- Dump Truck
- Feeder Breaker
- Excavator
- Drill Rig
- Others (Roof Bolter, etc.)
- By Application
- Metal Mining
- Mineral Mining
- Coal Mining
- By End User
- Mining Operators
- Rental Service Providers
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Western Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Benelux
- Nordic
- Rest of Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Russia
- Poland
- Rest of Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- ASEAN (Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc.)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- North America
Research Methodology
RationalStat has developed a state-of-the-art research methodology to crunch numbers and provide the best possible real-time insights to clients. We combine a varied range of industry experience, data analytics, and experts’ viewpoint to create a research methodology for market sizing and forecasting.
RationalStat combines a mix of secondary sources as well as primary research to assess the market size and develop a forecast. Key steps involved in accurately deriving the market numbers are:
- Defining the problem by understanding the type of market and data required by the client.
- Data gathering and collection through relevant paid databases, publicly available sources, company reports, annual reports, surveys, and interviews.
- Formulating a hypothesis to create market numbers, forecast, influencing factors, and their relevance.
- Evaluating and analyzing the data by referring to data sources utilized and leveraged.
- Validating, interpreting, and finalizing the data by combining the details gathered from primary and secondary sources with the help of experienced analysts.
Secondary Sources
- Annual reports, company filings, investor presentations, product catalogs, and company documents
- Industry and market-related documents available in the public domain
- Paid database including Bloomberg, Factiva, S&P Capital IQ, FactSet, Refinitiv Eikon, ICIS, EUWID, Thomson Reuters, among others
- Whitepapers, research papers, and industry blogs.
Why Buy this Report?
The report is intended for Underground Mining Equipment manufacturers, third party distributor, dealers, exporters & importers, government organizations, educational organizations, regulatory agencies, end user industry, and market research firms, among others. The report provides an in-depth analysis of market size, consumption patterns, ongoing market trends and challenges, and future market opportunities. The report will serve as a source for a 360-degree analysis of the market thoroughly delivering insights to clients to find the right answers to their business questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The global underground mining equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 7% during the forecast period 2022-2028.
Asia Pacific is dominating the global underground mining equipment market in 2021.
Increased demand for coal and metals across various verticals is propelling the demand for the underground mining equipment market is the key driver of the global underground mining equipment market.
Major companies operating in the global underground mining equipment market include Caterpillar Inc., Atlas Copco AB, AB Volvo, Mine Master Ltd., Komatsu, Jinan Fucheng Hydraulic Equipment Co., Ltd., etc.