GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2026- 2033)

Ground Support Equipment Market, By Type (Powered GSE and Non-Powered GSE), By Equipment (Non-Electric, Electric, and Hybrid), By Application (Passenger Handling, Aircraft Handling, and Cargo Handling), By Ownership (Airport Owned, Airline Owned, Service Provider, and Leased), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In: 14 Jan, 2026
Code: CMI9209
Pages: 135
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Aerospace and Defense
- Historical Range : 2020 - 2024
- Estimated Year : 2025
- Forecast Period : 2026- 2033

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global ground support equipment market size is expected to stand at USD 8 Bn in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 10.50 Bn by 2033, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% from 2026 to 2033. The global ground support equipment market represents a critical segment of the aviation industry, encompassing specialized equipment designed to service aircraft during ground operations at airports worldwide. Ground support equipment includes a diverse range of machinery and vehicles such as aircraft tugs, baggage handling systems, fuel trucks, air conditioning units, ground power units, aircraft loaders, and maintenance platforms that ensure efficient aircraft turnaround operations. This equipment plays an indispensable role in maintaining flight schedules, ensuring passenger safety, and optimizing airport operational efficiency.

Market Dynamics

The global ground support equipment market is primarily driven by the exponential growth in air passenger traffic worldwide, which necessitates efficient ground handling operations and modern equipment to manage increased aircraft movements at airports. The expansion of airline fleets, particularly in emerging economies, coupled with airport infrastructure development and modernization projects, creates substantial demand for new and upgraded ground support equipment. Technological advancements in GSE, including the integration of IoT sensors, telematics systems, and autonomous capabilities, enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs, driving market adoption.

However, the market faces considerable restraints including high initial capital investment requirements for advanced GSE, which can burden smaller airport operators and ground handling companies with limited financial resources. The complexity of maintenance and the need for specialized technical expertise to operate sophisticated equipment pose operational challenges. Additionally, the cyclical nature of the aviation industry, demonstrated by events like the COVID-19 pandemic, creates market volatility and uncertainty in equipment procurement decisions.

Key Features of the Study

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global ground support equipment market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2026–2033), considering 2025 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global ground support equipment market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Oshkosh Aerotech LLC, Textron Inc, TCR Group, Tronair, Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd, China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd, TLD Group, Cavotec Group, Toyota Material Handling Inc, TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH, Global Ground Support LLC, Mallaghan, Jalux Inc, Rheinmetall AG, and The Boeing Company
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global ground support equipment market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global ground support equipment market

Market Segmentation

Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Powered GSE
- Non-Powered GSE
Equipment Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Non-Electric
- Electric
- Hybrid
Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Passenger Handling
- Aircraft Handling
- Cargo Handling
Ownership Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- Airport Owned
- Airline Owned
- Service Provider
- Leased
Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
  - U.S.
  - Canada
- Latin America
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Germany
  - U.K.
  - Spain
  - France
  - Italy
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - ASEAN
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - South Africa
  - North Africa
  - Central Africa
Key Players Insights
- Oshkosh Aerotech LLC
- Textron Inc
- TCR Group
- Tronair
- Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd
- China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd
- TLD Group
- Cavotec Group
- Toyota Material Handling Inc
- TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH
- Global Ground Support LLC
- Mallaghan
- Jalux Inc
- Rheinmetall AG
- The Boeing Company

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Type
  - Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Equipment
  - Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Application
  - Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Ownership
  - Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Driver
- Restraint
- Opportunity
- Impact Analysis
- Key Developments
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- Industry Trends
Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Type, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Powered GSE
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Non-Powered GSE
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Equipment, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Non-Electric
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Electric
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Hybrid
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Application, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Passenger Handling
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Aircraft Handling
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Cargo Handling
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Ownership, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2022 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Airport Owned
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Airline Owned
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Service Provider
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
- Leased
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2021-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Ground Support Equipment Market, By Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2026, 2029 & 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2022 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Equipment, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Ownership, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Oshkosh Aerotech LLC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Textron Inc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- TCR Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Tronair
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- China International Marine Containers (Group) Co Ltd
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- TLD Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Cavotec Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Toyota Material Handling Inc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- TREPEL Airport Equipment GmbH
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Global Ground Support LLC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Mallaghan
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Jalux Inc
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Rheinmetall AG
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- The Boeing Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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