Crushing and Screening Systems Market Size & Share, By Type (Mobile Crushing & Screening Systems and Stationary Crushing & Screening Systems); Application; and End user - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistical Report 2025-2037

Crushing and Screening Systems Market - Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

• Technological Advancements in equipment: Automation and IoT integration enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and remote operation, reducing downtime by up to 20-30%. The adoption of mobile crushing plants has grown by 15% annually as they offer flexibility in remote locations. Energy-efficient and hybrid systems cut fuel consumption by 25-40%, aligning with stricter emission norms. Additionally, AI-powered sorting and crushing systems improve material quality, boosting productivity by 10-15%. These innovations attract investments, with the smart crushing equipment market projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2027, reinforcing industry expansion.
   
• Recycling & construction waste management: Governments worldwide are enforcing C&D waste recycling mandates for instance, the EU aims to recycle 70% of construction waste by 2030 (European Commission, 2022), while the U.S. generates over 600 million tons of C&D debris annually (EPA, 2023), creating massive demand for crushing systems. Advanced screening technologies enable 90% material recovery rates, turning concrete, asphalt, and rubble into reusable aggregates. The global recycled aggregates market is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR, further boosting equipment sales. Additionally, sustainable construction certifications like LEED incentivize recycled material use, with 40% of contractors now prioritizing waste recycling. This shift is expanding the market, with mobile crushers for recycling applications expected to grow by 8.5% annually.

1. Crushing and Screening Systems- Demand Analysis

Over the past 10 years, demand for crushing and screening systems with a focus on the mining, construction, and recycling industries has grown significantly, fueled by growth across the board. Rapid urbanization and infrastructure investment in emerging economies like India and China have translated into more equipment being deployed, specifically mobile and automation. In the U.S., 2022 crushed stone production was reported to be 1.6 billion tons, and there is a limited number of technologies being used to effectively screen this material volume, leading to an increasing demand for innovative screening technologies. On the other hand, front-runners in crushing like Metso and Sandvik are taking advantage of digitalization and deploying IoT-enabled crushing plants that allow for better uptime and operational efficiency across their fleets. Demand continues to abound, and as organizations require cheaper, higher-throughput, and more sustainable processing technologies, they will continue to draw interest. Demand data are listed below:

Crushing and Screening Systems – Sectoral Demand Trends

2. Crushing & Screening Systems — Price History & Demand Drivers

The prices for crushing and screening machinery in the last five years have followed a similar path to other industrial equipment categories. In North America, using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) DOI, the Producer Price Index for general-purpose machinery was up 4.5% annually on average, for the period from 2021-2024. In Canada, the quarterly Machinery & Equipment Price Index was up 3-5% through mid-2024. In Asia, including China and India, price increases were stable until material prices surged in 2022, indicating instability in global steel and fuel markets. In contrast, unit sales volume remained stable at an estimated 5,000-6,000 units/year globally, and geographically, North America represented approximately 40%, Europe 35%, and Asia 25%. A variety of factors contributed to the price fluctuations including increases in raw material costs (for example steel (+12%) in 2021), geopolitical supply chain disruption (the tariff on exports from China in 2022) and tighter/environmental regulations (for example, Tier 4 engine standards in North America beginning in 2023). Actual price variability was probably in the range of 3-8%, but perhaps driven by the demand side and other intangibles based on the class of crushing and screening equipment being sold. Moving forward, higher prices may continue to trend up from 3-4% annually through 2028, and further supply-side uncertainty, as well as continued regulatory change, may support higher annual prices. In contrast to other traditional technologies, the introduction of new digital systems and modular design/network based technologies can pave the way for premium prices based on value. Price data has been mentioned below:

Price History & Regional Demand Data (2019–2024)

      Challenges

• Technological & skilled labor shortages: Many developing regions lack trained operators capable of handling IoT-enabled, automated systems, forcing companies to rely on outdated machinery. Nearly 40% of mining and construction firms face productivity losses due to operator skill gaps. Additionally, the complexity of modern crushing systems requires specialized maintenance technicians, but the global shortage of such labor increases downtime by 15-20%. As a result, some businesses delay upgrading to smarter equipment, slowing crushing and screening systems market growth. Furthermore, the high cost of training programs and reluctance to adopt new technologies in traditional markets exacerbate these challenges, restricting the industry’s expansion into emerging economies.

• Availability of rental & used equipment: Contractors and mining operators, particularly cost-conscious SMEs, increasingly opt for cheaper rental or second-hand alternatives, which account for nearly 30% of industry transactions. This trend depresses new equipment sales, with the global used equipment market growing at 5-7% annually, compared to just 3-4% for new machinery. Additionally, extended lifespans of refurbished units often 10-15 years delay replacement cycles. Manufacturers face pricing pressures as customers leverage competitive rental rates, which are 20-30% lower than new machine financing. While rentals provide flexibility, they stifle innovation adoption, as fewer operators invest in advanced, automated systems. This secondary market dynamic ultimately slows overall industry revenue growth and technological progression.