Loader Bucket Attachments Market Outlook (2022 to 2029)

Global consumption of Loader Bucket Attachments stood at around USD 2.63 Billion in 2021, and is slated to increase at a CAGR of 4.6% to reach a valuation of USD 3.76 Billion by 2029.

Attribute Details
Loader Bucket Attachments Market Size (2022) USD 2.74 Billion
Sales Forecast (2029) USD 3.76 Billion
Global Market Growth Rate (2022 to 2029) 4.6% CAGR
Share of Top 5 Loader Bucket Attachment Manufacturers 45%

Sales of loader bucket attachments accounted for approximately 21% share of the global compact loader attachments market in 2021. Amongst all loader bucket attachments, grapples are gaining more acceptance across most regions.

How The Market Progressed Till June 2022?

Market Statistics Details
H1,2021 (A) 4.4%
H1,2022 Projected (P) 4.5%
H1,2022 Outlook (O) 4.2%
BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (P) (-) 33 ↓
BPS Change : H1,2022 (O) - H1,2021 (A) (-) 17 ↓

FMI presents a half-yearly comparison and insightful analysis of Loader Bucket Attachments market growth rate. Significant technological developments & increasing demand for waste management that gather the waste from industrial, commercial, and municipal waste yards are enhancing demand for bulk material handling systems like loaders and their attachments.

According to FMI analysis, the variation between the BPS values observed in the Loader Bucket Attachments market in H1, 2022 - Outlook over H1, 2022 Projected reflects a decline of 33 units. However, compared to H1, 2021, the market is expected to rise by 17 BPS in H1 -2022.

The key reasons for this change in growth rate are the increasing pricing of such components which is affecting the market growth, high initial investment cost & Increasing maintenance cost of loader bucket attachments is a key challenge for market growth.

Moreover, the market is expected to have high demand across various regions, Over the next few years, it is anticipated that the need for loader bucket attachments would increase along with growing concerns about effective waste management.

Demand Analysis of Loader Bucket Attachments (2014 to 2021) Vs. Industry Outlook (2022 to 2029)

Significant Proliferation of Infrastructural Projects Fueling Demand for Loader Buckets

During the historical period of 2014 to 2021, the loader bucket attachments market expanded at a CAGR of 3.7%.

A loader is a large construction machine that is used to remove or load items such as dust, stones, timbers, ice, waste, sand, and other things. The bucket is linked to the opposite edges of arms and is used to pick up and move items from the ground. The bucket assembly for the loader might be a temporary or permanent attachment.

Loader buckets are key functional components of bulk-material handling equipment, such as loader buckets. Increasing safety standards and high requirement for regular replacement of loader bucket attachments are prime factors contributing to high volume sales. Average service life of a loader bucket attachment is approx. three to five years, after which, it needs to be changed or at least properly serviced.

Strict attention is being given to safety standards such as by OSHA and others, established by various governments, creating numerous opportunities for loader bucket producers.

Rise in infrastructural projects with promising economic growth necessitates manufacturers of heavy-duty off road vehicles to increase efficiency and productivity, creating growth opportunities for players in the loader bucket attachments market.

Considering the aforementioned factors, the global loader bucket attachments market is anticipated to rise at a 4.6% CAGR across 2022 to 2029.

What Key Factors are Driving Demand for Loader Bucket Attachments?

Supportive Government Initiatives for Development of Front End Loaders Driving Market Growth

Waste management applications such as collecting waste from construction sites, industrial sites, and municipal waste yards accent for bulk material handling systems, including backhoe loaders and wheel loaders, which are further used at landfill sites.

Increasing consumer knowledge, as well as strong government support, are spurring various awareness programs and schemes regarding proper waste management. As these trends sweep the globe, loader bucket attachments market players must craft winning tactics to ensure sizable returns.

Governments in various countries are increasingly spending on the renovation of existing civil facilities as well as upcoming infrastructure projects. In addition to this, the global mining sector is undergoing rapid recovery from an economic slowdown over the past few years. These factors will fuel demand for front end loaders.

The mining industry has recovered quickly from an economic downturn in recent years all over the world. Because removal of mining products requires surface contacting machinery, front end loaders have a variety of applications in the mining industry. These factors, as well as new projects in other countries, will have a significant impact on the growth of the loader bucket attachments market.

Increasing infrastructural investments, recovering mining industry, and the prevalence of waste management are anticipated to offer abundant opportunities to manufacturers in the loader bucket attachments market.

What Challenges are Hampering Demand Growth of Loader Bucket Attachments?

High Operational Costs Hamper Adoption Rate of Loader Bucket Attachments

Loader bucket attachments require heavy investment, and also need regular servicing, owing to the mandates for maintenance of such equipment by government authorities to ensure workplace safety.

The need for regular maintenance because of safety concerns and resulting volume sales of loader bucket attachments, coupled with rising concerns regarding proper waste handling, is expected to drive consumption of loader bucket attachments over the coming years.

Which Region Offers High Growth Opportunity for Loader Bucket Attachment Manufacturers?

Enhanced Bucket Forks Translating into More Opportunities in Europe

Europe is expected to lead the global loader bucket attachments market in terms of market value, accounting for nearly 37.3% share in the global market.

In terms of volume share, Europe is estimated to lead the loader bucket attachments market, attributable to an established bucket fork manufacturing sector and high per-capita consumption in the region.

Complemented by a well-established industry of bucket forks, Europe would continue to offer value-capture prospects for manufacturers. Moreover, the loader bucket attachments market in Europe will represent a multibillion-dollar market over the coming years.

Country-wise Analysis

What’s Keeping the USA Loader Bucket Attachments Market at the Forefront?

Rising Construction Industry to Spur Demand for Construction Equipment Attachments

In the USA strong presence of prominent players is aiding the growth of the loader bucket attachments market.

Incumbents are also channelizing their product distribution to the USA, where swift growth of industry-adjacent sectors is reflecting noteworthy investment opportunities.

Growing use of construction equipment attachments and swelling construction expenditure in the USA is further influencing market players to re-evaluate their approaches.

Why is China an Emerging Market for Loader Bucket Attachment Manufacturers?

Growing Focus on Waste Management to Boost Sales of Construction Tractors

Rising agricultural and construction operations, as well as rapid urbanization, are driving demand for construction tractors in China.

Inclusion of waste recycling facilities in China has risen, producing significant market opportunities for construction tractors, as management of waste has a close correlation to many global concerns.

Category-wise Insights

Why are Grapples Gaining Immense Popularity across Geographies?

Grapples to Garner Largest Revenue Share Owing to Better Productivity

Grapples are estimated to gain more prominence, as they can be used to multitask, which leads to increased productivity in demolition, rock handling, scrap handling, and land clearing applications. Grapples are expected to gradually replace thumbs in the latter half of the forecast period.

Going forward, manufacturers are also placing their bets on grapples, owing to their greater productivity attribute. As construction machines become more automated, there is a greater demand for enhanced attachment tools such as, grapples that lower operating costs and improve worker safety.

Grapples are essential for a wide variety of applications and account for the highest share in the loader bucket attachments market.

Competitive Landscape

Domestic players are facing immense competition from globally established players as well as from counterfeit product suppliers. Prominent players in the loader bucket attachments market are striving to offer an extensive range of attachments and ground engaging tools.

Additionally, these companies strive to offer new products in developing regions. To achieve a competitive advantage, market participants are focusing on increasing their footprints through partnerships and acquisitions. Companies are spending on launching innovative attachments that are strong, durable, and boost the efficiency of loader bucket attachments.

For instance,

  • In 2020, Sweepster's latest collection sweeper, the SB215, was introduced by Paladin Attachments.

Loader Bucket Attachments Industry Report Scope

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2022 to 2029
Historical Data Available for 2014 to 2021
Market Analysis Value in USD Million, Volume in Units
Key Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia & Pacific;Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Key Countries Covered USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, Italy, France, UK, Nordic, Spain, Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, GCC Countries, South Africa, Turkey
Key Market Segments Covered Attachment, Region
Key Companies Profiled Doosan; MDS Manufacturing; Hongwing Heavy Industry; Komatsu;Volvo; ESCO Corporation ;John Deere; Empire Bucket; CNH Industrial
Pricing Available upon Request

Key Segments of Loader Bucket Attachments Industry Survey

By Attachment:

  • Attach Adapters & Couplers
  • Blades
  • Booms
  • Forks
  • Grapples
  • Ground Engaging Tools
  • Mounting Brackets
  • Pushers & Snowplows
  • Rakes
  • Sweepers
  • Thumbs

By Region:

  • North America Loader Bucket Attachments Market
  • Latin America Loader Bucket Attachments Market
  • Europe Loader Bucket Attachments Market
  • East Asia Loader Bucket Attachments Market
  • South Asia & Pacific Loader Bucket Attachments Market
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA) Loader Bucket Attachments Market

Table of Content

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Overview
  • 3. Key Market Trends
  • 4. Key Success Factors
  • 5. Global Loader Bucket Attachments Market Demand Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2029
  • 6. Global Loader Bucket Attachments Market - Pricing Analysis
  • 7. Global Loader Bucket Attachments Market Demand (in Value or Size in USD Million) Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast, 2022 to 2029
  • 8. Market Background
  • 9. Global Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, By Attachment Type
    • 9.1. Attach Adapters & Couplers
    • 9.2. Blades
    • 9.3. Booms
    • 9.4. Forks
    • 9.5. Grapples
    • 9.6. Ground Engaging Tools
    • 9.7. Mounting Brackets
    • 9.8. Pusher & Snowplows
    • 9.9. Rakes
    • 9.10. Sweepers
    • 9.11. Thumbs
  • 10. Global Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029, by Region
    • 10.1. North America
    • 10.2. Latin America
    • 10.3. Europe
    • 10.4. South Asia
    • 10.5. East Asia
    • 10.6. Oceania
    • 10.7. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • 11. North America Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 12. Latin America Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 13. Europe Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 14. South Asia Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 15. Oceania Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 16. East Asia Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 17. Middle East and Africa Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 18. Emerging Countries Loader Bucket Attachments Market Analysis 2014 to 2021 and Forecast 2022 to 2029
  • 19. Market Structure Analysis
  • 20. Competition Analysis
    • 20.1. Caterpillar
    • 20.2. AB Volvo
    • 20.3. Komatsu Ltd.
    • 20.4. JCB
    • 20.5. Doosan Corporation
    • 20.6. Deere & Company
    • 20.7. CNH Industrial
    • 20.8. Liebherr
    • 20.9. Rockland Manufacturing Company*
    • 20.10. ESCO Group
    • 20.11. Werk-Brau Co., Inc.
    • 20.12. MDS Manufacturing
  • 21. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
  • 22. Research Methodology

List of Tables

Table 01: Global Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 02: Global Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 03: Global Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Region, 2014–2029

Table 04: North America Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 05: North America Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 06: North America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 07: Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 08: Latin America Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 09: Latin America Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 10: Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 11: Europe Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 12: Europe Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 13: South Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 14: South Asia Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 15: South Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 16: East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 17: East Asia Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 18: East Asia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 19: Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 20: Oceania Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 21: Oceania Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 22: MEA Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Country, 2014–2029

Table 23: MEA Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 24: MEA Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 25: China Market Volume (Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 26: China Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 27: Turkey Market Volume (Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 28: Turkey Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 29: Indonesia Market Volume (Units) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

Table 30: Indonesia Market Size (US$ Mn) Forecast by Attachment Type, 2014–2029

List of Figures

Figure 01: Global Market Historical Volume (00' Units), 2014 – 2021

Figure 02: Global Market Volume (00' Units) Forecast, 2022 – 2029

Figure 03: Global Market Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, 2014 – 2029

Figure 04: Global Market Absolute US$ Opportunity, 2014 – 2029

Figure 05: Global Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 06: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 07: Global Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 08: Global Market Incremental $ Opportunity by Attach Adapters & Couplers Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 09: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Blades Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 10: Global Market Incremental $ Opportunity by Booms Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 11: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Forks Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 12: Global Market Incremental $ Opportunity by Grapples Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 13: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Ground Engaging Tools Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 14: Global Market Incremental $ Opportunity by Mounting Brackets Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 15: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Pushers & Snow Plows Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 16: Global Market Incremental $ Opportunity by Rakes Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 17: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Sweepers Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 18: Global Market Absolute $ Opportunity by Thumbs Segment, 2021–2029

Figure 19: Global Market Share and BPS Analysis by Region, 2022 & 2029

Figure 20: Global Market Y-o-Y Growth by Region, 2022-2029

Figure 21: Global Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region, 2022-2029

Figure 22: North America Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 23: Latin America Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 24: Europe Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 25: East Asia Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 26: South Asia Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 27: Oceania Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 28: MEA Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 29: North America Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 30: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 31: North America Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 32: US Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 33: Canada Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 34: North America Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 35: North America Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 36: North America Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 37: Latin America Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 38: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 39: Latin America Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 40: Brazil Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 41: Mexico Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 42: Rest of LA Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 43: Latin America Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 44: Latin America Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 45: Latin America Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 46: Europe Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 47: Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 48: Europe Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 49: Germany Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 50: Italy Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 51: France Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 52: U.K. Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 53: Spain Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 54: BENELUX Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 55: Russia Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 56: Rest of Europe Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 57: Europe Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 58: Europe Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 59: Europe Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 60: South Asia Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 61: South Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 62: South Asia Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 63: India Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 64: Thailand Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 65: Indonesia Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 66: Malaysia Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 67: Rest of SA Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 68: South Asia Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 69: South Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 70: South Asia Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 71: East Asia Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 72: East Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 73: East Asia Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 74: China Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 75: Japan Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 76: South Korea Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 77: East Asia Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 78: East Asia Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 79: East Asia Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 80: Oceania Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 81: Oceania Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 82: Oceania Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 83: Australia Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 84: New Zealand Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 85: Oceania Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 86: Oceania Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 87: Oceania Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 88: MEA Market Share and BPS Analysis by Country, 2022 & 2029

Figure 89: MEA Market Y-o-Y Growth by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 90: MEA Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country, 2022-2029

Figure 91: GCC Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 92: Turkey Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 93: South Africa Market Incremental $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 94: Rest of MEA Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2021–2029

Figure 95: MEA Market Share and BPS Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022 & 2029

Figure 96: MEA Market Y-o-Y Growth by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 97: MEA Market Attractiveness Analysis by Attachment Type, 2022-2029

Figure 98: Emerging Markets Loader Bucket Attachments Market Share by Country, 2022E

Figure 99: Loader Bucket Attachments Market Share by Region, 2022E

Figure 100: Global & Emerging Countries Loader Bucket Attachments Market Y-o-Y Growth Projections, 2021-2029

Figure 101: Global & Emerging Countries Market Share and BPS Analysis – 2022 & 2029

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the global loader bucket attachments market?

The global loader bucket attachments market is estimated at USD 2.74 Billion at the end of 2022.

Which players have a strong presence in the loader bucket attachments space?

Prominent players manufacturing loader bucket attachments are Doosan, MDS Manufacturing, Hongwing Heavy Industry, Komatsu, and Volvo.

What are top 5 countries driving most demand for loader bucket attachments?

France, China, Germany, India, and the USA are the top 5 countries that are driving high demand for loader bucket attachments.

Which region leads the market for loader bucket attachments?

Europe accounts for 37.3% share of the global loader bucket attachments market.

What is the future growth rate of the loader bucket attachments market in the forecast period?

The loader bucket attachments market is expected to rise at a CAGR of around 4.6% during the period of 2022 to 2029.

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