Global Apron Feeder Market, By Product Type (Small Apron Feeder, Large Apron Feeder), By Geography (North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa), By Industry Trends, Estimation & Forecast, 2019 – 2026

Market Definition

Global apron feeder market is estimated to reach $1200.25 million in 2019 with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019 to 2026. Apron feeders are generally utilized to extract and feeding massive, lumpy, abrasive and heavy ores in severe conditions which include sticky, frozen, and wet operations. In addition, apron feeders are used to retrieve material at a uniform rate from vaults, stockpiles, hoppers, and bins. The apron feeder is composed of undercarriage components, tail, head shaft, flights, frame, and a drive. Generally, the apron feeders are installed under the opening at the discharge end of the hopper.

Industry Dynamics

Over time, the design of apron feeders has improved owing to the robust nature of the cement and mining industries. Apron feeder manufacturers are aggressively working to improve their apron feeders. Further, technological enhancements in material handling equipment are gaining significant momentum in the market. Increasing mining activities and growing infrastructural developments are some of the key factors catalyzing the growth of the market. Moreover, the rising operational capabilities of apron feeders is anticipated to support market growth. Some companies develop heavy duty apron feeders which can be not only used for extracting light to heavy raw materials but also to blend and mix the raw materials for crushing purposes. These additional offerings further aid in lowering operational costs. Moreover, with the development of hydraulic drives, the popularity of hydraulic drives enabled apron feeders is increasing among the buyers due to several benefits offered by it over the electromechanical drives.  Furthermore, the growing government initiatives for the construction of public infrastructure in nations such as China and India are anticipated to support market growth. For instance, according to the announcements in the Union Budget 2019-20, the government of India aims to spend about $1.4 trillion on infrastructure development in the coming five years. Despite the drivers, the high initial set-up cost and the fluctuating trends in the mining industries owing to the environmental regulations may negatively impact the market.

Market Segmentation

The global apron feeder market has been classified into product type. The product type segment has been bifurcated into a large apron feeder and small apron feeder.

Regional Analysis

On a regional basis, the global apron feeder market has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. North America has been classified into the U.S. and Canada. Europe region has been segmented into the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe. Asia-Pacific has been classified into South Korea, China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. Furthermore, the South America region has been segmented into Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and the Rest of South America, while the Middle East & Africa is categorized into GCC Countries, Africa, and the Rest of the Middle East. The Asia Pacific region is a prominent region as it is witnessing a high number of mining activities related to several metals such as coal and gold.

Key Players

Key players operating in the apron feeder industry include Thyssenkrupp AG, Terex Corp., FLSmidth A/S, Mining Machinery Developments, Sandvik AB, Mesto Corp., McLanahan Corp., Williams Patent Crusher and Pulverizer Co., Inc., and N.M. Heilig B.V.  The industry is highly fragmented due to the presence of numerous companies operating in apron feeders. In addition, the key players in the market are involved in developing and launching efficient and high-quality products to strengthen their market presence. Moreover, strategies such as collaboration and mergers are also undertaken by prominent companies. For instance, in April 2019, Sandvik AB acquired Newtrax, a privately owned digital mining technology company.

Apron Feeders Market Key Segments:

By Product Type

• Large Apron Feeder
• Small Apron Feeder

By Geography

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • U.K
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • Egypt
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa