Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Size By Type, By Technology Type, By Application, By Type, By Distribution Channel Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2032

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Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Size

The global underground mining equipment and service market was valued at USD 30.8 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of over 3.4% between 2024 and 2032, owing to the increasing demand for minerals and metals all over the world. Global industries such as construction, automotive and electrical are coming under increased focus for their efforts to obtain deeper and more difficult to reach mineral deposits and this in turn fuels the demand for advanced underground mining solutions. Emerging economies, notably the Asia and Pacific regions are large sources of this demand owing to their growing infrastructure and industrial projects.
 

Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market

Another focus area with healthy growth potential is innovation, research and development for new equipment like underground mining machines. Automation, tele-operations, remote management, and real-time data collection are modernizing underground mining activities, improving the safety, efficiency, productivity of operations. These technologies afford certain regions greater resources safely, and these areas with strict safety and environmental rules find them a blessing as this reduced risk to workers and increases adoption of sustainable practices in mining. This is positively impacting investment in underground mining technology.
 

Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Trends

Automation and digitalization remain dominant trends in the underground mining industry. Businesses are increasingly using driverless cars, remotely controlled machines, and managed systems to increase efficiency, safety, and productivity. There is also greater focus on doing sustainable mining. This is evidenced by the development of electric and battery-operated machines, which are designed to cut emissions and lower the environmental footprint. Such efforts are in response to increases in compliance and sociopolitical demands for greener business operation, as noted by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).
 

Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Analysis

There is a considerable challenge posed by high operational and equipment costs within the market for underground mining machinery and services. The prices for specialized machinery used for underground work tend to be high. In addition, due to sophisticated machinery, mining conditions, and advanced technologies, the maintenance and operation of these machines becomes significantly more expensive. Moreover, the training of workers, fuel costs, and routine maintenance of equipment drives up operational costs. This makes profitability hard to achieve for firms, particularly in compliant and regulatory difficult areas.
 

 Global Underground Mining Equipment & Service Market Size, By Technology, 2021 – 2032 (USD Billion)

Based on technology type, the underground mining equipment and service market is classified into conventional equipment, electric equipment and autonomous equipment. Conventional equipment dominated the market in 2023, acquiring a market of USD 12.8 billion and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% during the forecast period.
 

Still in use are drills, loaders, and trucks which are classed as conventional equipment. This type of equipment remains the most widely used in the underground mining design because of their efficient and reliable functionality and the trust the operators place in them. Even with a recent trend towards the use of automated systems, many mining companies still rely on older equipment as it is less expensive, more uniformly distributed, simple to maintain, and inexpensive to fix or replace in difficult underground environments.
 

Global Underground Mining Equipment & Service Market Revenue Share, By Distribution Channel, (2023)

Based on distribution channel, the underground mining equipment and service market is segmented into direct and indirect. Indirect dominated the market in 2023 by acquiring a market share of 72.8% and are expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2024 to 2032.
 

In the underground mining equipment market, dealerships and distributors are used as indirect distribution channels to supply aids to distant mining locations. These strategies allow dealers to penetrate the market as well as attend to the critical maintenance, after-sell services, and training of customers. Having local distributors enables the equipment suppliers to benefit from local knowledge which is crucial in areas where direct selling options might not be possible due to logistical and geographical difficulties.
 

U.S. Underground Mining Equipment & Service Market Size, 2021 – 2032, (USD Billion)

U.S. accounted for USD 4.3 billion of underground mining equipment and service market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.6% during 2024 to 2032. In recent years in the United States of America, the demand for underground mining equipment as well as associated services is undergoing a strong growth due to the growing coal and metal mining industries. This market is boosted by the rapid uptake of new technology, as businesses are putting more money into automation and other digital systems which enhance safety and effectiveness.
 

Moreover, the mining companies are required to adhere to high standards in environmental and safety policies in the U.S., which is forcing them to upgrade the way they conduct their operations. This, in turn, enhances the need for new equipment which is both efficient and compliant to regulations. According to National Mining Association, the identified trends are expected to persist, which will positively enhance the market growth.
 

North America: The demand in the U.S. is quite strong, especially due to the great demand for coal and metal mining. The underground mining equipment and service market is aided by the application of modern technologies as firms are more willing to spend on automation and digital devices to enhance safety and productivity.
 

Furthermore, the emerging and existing environmental and safety regulations within the United States are forcing mining corporations to cut new machines, which in turn raises the need for such modern and compliant equipment. These changes have been reported by the National Mining Association, and, as they have pointed out, these trends are expected to progress, reinforcing competitive growth of the market.
 

The Canadian underground mining equipment and service market is also thriving due to the sizeable reserves of minerals such as gold, nickel, and uranium. Mining companies in Canada are very focused on safety and environmental impact which results in higher expenditure on more sophisticated and green equipment.
 

Furthermore, extreme weather conditions and difficult landscapes make it compulsory to manufacture this type of equipment which is why Canada is considered to be very innovative in regard to the design and manufacture of rugged, high-performance underground equipment. These are said to be some of the reasons for the positive development as well as modernization in the industry. According to the Mining Association of Canada, these factors aid in the industry's positive development and the modernism of its technology.
 

In the terms of regions, Europe is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of around 1.7% and a underground mining equipment and service market share of 14%. Moreover, Germany, Sweden, and Poland are believed to lead with safe and sustainable mining operations. Through automated equipment with low emission levels enhanced technologies are easily accessible, setting a high projection for 2023.
 

With a sustained growth rate target of 1.5%, the Polish region gives expansionary projections as Russia's underground mining equipment market relies heavily on an appetite for coal, gold, and other precious metals.
 

The mining industry is a fundamental part of the Russian economy, stimulating the need for specialized equipment that work under very low temperatures and in difficult environments. The Russian mining companies have usually viewed the purchase of mining devices primarily as a means of improving the productivity of the operations at the mine. Nevertheless, there is a new focus on upgrading the equipment to increase productivity. The pattern described is further corroborated by the data collected from the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP). Modernization is happening in the sector.
 

Asia Pacific: APAC is expected to grow, with a underground mining equipment and service market share of approximately 51.1% in 2023, with an anticipated CAGR of around 4.2% within the forecast period. The growth of the Asia Pacific underground mining equipment and services market is quite pronounced as coal and mineral extraction is on the rise in India and Australia and many other economies. As these countries grow, the competition for resources strength with firms putting money into new underground mining techniques. The rich mineral resources of the region together with the increase in infrastructure activities work together for the increased demand for traditional and automated mining equipment, making the Asia Pacific region a potential powerhouse in the international market.
 

For the sake of the country, China market shows an appreciable level of growth rate at about 4.3% in the year 2023. China has always been in the forefront of leading the underground mining equipment industry in the Asia Pacific region, mainly due to the development of its coal mining activities and the increase in the minerals requirement. In China, large scale mining activities are supported by a mixture of modern and less advanced mining tools. In order to achieve regulatory compliance in Labour safety and cost objectives, China has been investing more in automation and cleaner equipment.
 

 Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Share

The global underground mining equipment and service industry is moderately fragmented, with prominent players, such as Caterpillar, Komatsu, Inc., Sandvik AB, Epiroc AB, Terex Corporation holding a market share of ~20-25%.
 

Underground mining services and equipment industry is characterized by stiff competition amongst the major players involving innovation, durability, and operational effectiveness. Gaining interest of mechanical systems that are digitally advanced increases focus on tools that bring greater safety, productivity, and environmental efficacy. These developments require investment but, for clients such as mining owners, the equipment needs reliability, low downtime, and maintenance service support. Furthermore, the differentiation strategies extends also to their ability and willingness to meet and exceed environmental and safety standards which places them in an advantageous position.
 

Underground Mining Equipment and Service Market Companies

Major players operating in the underground mining equipment and service industry are:

  • ABB
  • Boart Longyear
  • Caterpillar
  • DMC
  • Epiroc
  • Hitachi Construction Machinery
  • J C Bamford Excavators Ltd.
  • J.H. Fletcher & Co.
  • Jacon Equipment
  • Komatsu Mining Corp
  • Liebherr
  • MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited
  • Normet
  • Sandvik AB
  • SMT Scharf GmbH
     

Underground Mining Equipment and Service Industry News

  • With regard to the year 2023, it can be said that Komatsu began working on the Z3 Series to include ZB31 Bolter and ZJ32 Drill Jumbo. Focused on modularity, these medium-size class machines have increased productivity with lower underground mining operational maintenance costs.
     
  • Extending the timeline to 2023, J.H. Fletcher LTD constructed Model J101-AD/E Drill Jumbo, which automatically equips itself with technologically advanced features needed for efficient narrow-vein mining with significantly more optimized performance and decades worth of equipment sustainability. This machine specifically includes advanced features like direct acting anti-jam circuits and proportional control over tram and boom functions.
     

This underground mining equipment and service market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand units) from 2021 to 2032, for the following segments:

Market, By Type  

  • Equipment
    • Excavator
    • Telehandler
    • Loader
    • Bolter
    • Drills
      • Jumbo Drills
      • Long-Hole Drills
      • Raise Bore Drills
      • Others
    • Scaler
    • Scissor Lifts
    • Others (Ventilation, Conveyors, Mining Trucks, etc.)
  • Service

Market, By Technology

  • Conventional Equipment
  • Electric Equipment
  • Autonomous Equipment

Market, By Application

  • Coal Mining
  • Metal Mining
  • Mineral Mining
  • Others

Market, By Type

  • OEM
  • Aftermarket

Market, By Distribution Channel

  • Direct
  • Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • Indonesia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • MEA
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • South Africa

 

Authors: Avinash Singh, Sunita Singh
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