The global market for Vacuum Grippers was estimated to be worth US$ 104 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 673 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 29.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Vacuum Grippers cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Vacuum grippers use the difference between atmospheric pressure and a vacuum to lift, hold and move objects. Typically, the vacuum (or 'vacuum flow') is generated by a miniature electromechanical pump or a compressed air-driven pump. The vacuum flow must be uninterrupted to ensure that cobot can safely hold on to the object it has picked up.
Vacuum grippers, also known as suction cup grippers, can be a simple yet highly effective gripping solution for a wide range of applications. With the right type of gripper in the right integration, vacuum grippers provide safe, powerful grips in collaborative robot (cobot) applications.
Using the difference between a vacuum and atmospheric pressure, vacuum grippers lift, hold, and move objects. The vacuum is created by a miniature electromechanical pump or compressed air-driven pump. To ensure a cobot can safely hold an object, the vacuum flow must not be interrupted.
In 2024, global Vacuum grippers production reached approximately 52 k units, with an average global market price of around US$ 1980 per unit.
The vacuum grippers market has witnessed robust growth in recent years, driven by the accelerating adoption of industrial automation and the urgent need for efficient material handling across diverse sectors. A primary driver is the widespread integration of industrial robots in manufacturing, where vacuum grippers play a pivotal role in tasks like component assembly, product sorting, and end-of-line packaging.
Technological advancements also act as a key growth catalyst. The development of smart vacuum grippers-equipped with IoT connectivity, real-time pressure sensors, and adaptive control algorithms-allows for dynamic adjustments to varying material properties and surface textures, minimizing downtime caused by misalignment or grip failure.
Despite this growth, the market faces several notable challenges. High initial investment costs remain a significant barrier, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Technical limitations also hinder broader adoption: vacuum grippers rely on creating an airtight seal, which is difficult to achieve with porous materials (e.g., foam, textiles) or irregularly shaped objects. This restricts their use in industries like food processing (where products like baked goods or leafy greens are porous) and textile manufacturing, forcing companies to rely on less efficient alternative solutions. Maintenance requirements add to operational costs as well-rubber vacuum cups, a critical component, degrade quickly under frequent use, requiring weekly inspections and monthly replacements, which can disrupt production schedules and increase downtime.
Integration complexities pose another challenge. Retrofitting existing production lines to accommodate vacuum grippers often requires extensive modifications, such as upgrading electrical systems to support smart sensors or installing dedicated compressed air networks.
Nevertheless, the vacuum grippers market is poised for sustained expansion as industries continue to prioritize automation and sustainability.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Vacuum Grippers, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Vacuum Grippers by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Vacuum Grippers market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Vacuum Grippers.
Market Segmentation
By Company
- Schmalz
- Piab AB
- SMC
- Onrobot
- Robotiq
- FIPA
- Coval
- Gimatic S.r.l
- NIHON PISCO
Segment by Type
- Compressed Air-type Vacuum Grippers
- Electromechanical-driven Vacuum Grippers
Segment by Application
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- India
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- U.K.
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Vacuum Grippers manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Vacuum Grippers in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Vacuum Grippers in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.
Table of Contents
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Vacuum Grippers Product Introduction
- 1.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Market Size Forecast
- 1.2.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value (2020-2031)
- 1.2.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume (2020-2031)
- 1.2.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Price (2020-2031)
- 1.3 Vacuum Grippers Market Trends & Drivers
- 1.3.1 Vacuum Grippers Industry Trends
- 1.3.2 Vacuum Grippers Market Drivers & Opportunity
- 1.3.3 Vacuum Grippers Market Challenges
- 1.3.4 Vacuum Grippers Market Restraints
- 1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
- 1.5 Study Objectives
- 1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
- 2.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
- 2.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
- 2.4 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
- 2.5 Global Vacuum Grippers Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
- 2.6 Key Manufacturers Vacuum Grippers Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
- 2.7 Key Manufacturers Vacuum Grippers Product Offered
- 2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Vacuum Grippers
- 2.9 Vacuum Grippers Market Competitive Analysis
- 2.9.1 Vacuum Grippers Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
- 2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Vacuum Grippers Revenue in 2024
- 2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Vacuum Grippers as of 2024)
- 2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
- 3.1 Introduction by Type
- 3.1.1 Compressed Air-type Vacuum Grippers
- 3.1.2 Electromechanical-driven Vacuum Grippers
- 3.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type
- 3.2.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.2.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.2.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Type
- 3.3.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 3.3.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
- 3.3.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
- 3.4 Global Vacuum Grippers Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
- 4.1 Introduction by Application
- 4.1.1 Manufacturing
- 4.1.2 Logistics
- 4.1.3 Others
- 4.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application
- 4.2.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.2.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.2.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Application
- 4.3.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
- 4.3.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
- 4.3.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Global Vacuum Grippers Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
- 5.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region
- 5.1.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.1.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.1.4 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Region
- 5.2.1 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 5.2.2 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
- 5.2.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
- 5.2.4 Global Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Vacuum Grippers Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 5.4 North America
- 5.4.1 North America Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.4.2 North America Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.5 Europe
- 5.5.1 Europe Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.5.2 Europe Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.6 Asia Pacific
- 5.6.1 Asia Pacific Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.6.2 Asia Pacific Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.7 South America
- 5.7.1 South America Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.7.2 South America Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 5.8 Middle East & Africa
- 5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
- 6.1 Key Countries/Regions Vacuum Grippers Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
- 6.2 Key Countries/Regions Vacuum Grippers Sales Value and Sales Volume
- 6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Vacuum Grippers Sales Volume, 2020-2031
- 6.3 United States
- 6.3.1 United States Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.3.2 United States Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.3.3 United States Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4 Europe
- 6.4.1 Europe Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.4.2 Europe Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.4.3 Europe Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5 China
- 6.5.1 China Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.5.2 China Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.5.3 China Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6 Japan
- 6.6.1 Japan Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.6.2 Japan Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.6.3 Japan Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7 South Korea
- 6.7.1 South Korea Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.7.2 South Korea Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.7.3 South Korea Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8 Southeast Asia
- 6.8.1 Southeast Asia Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.8.2 Southeast Asia Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.8.3 Southeast Asia Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9 India
- 6.9.1 India Vacuum Grippers Sales Value, 2020-2031
- 6.9.2 India Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
- 6.9.3 India Vacuum Grippers Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
- 7.1 Schmalz
- 7.1.1 Schmalz Company Information
- 7.1.2 Schmalz Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.1.3 Schmalz Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.1.4 Schmalz Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.1.5 Schmalz Recent Development
- 7.2 Piab AB
- 7.2.1 Piab AB Company Information
- 7.2.2 Piab AB Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.2.3 Piab AB Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.2.4 Piab AB Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.2.5 Piab AB Recent Development
- 7.3 SMC
- 7.3.1 SMC Company Information
- 7.3.2 SMC Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.3.3 SMC Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.3.4 SMC Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.3.5 SMC Recent Development
- 7.4 Onrobot
- 7.4.1 Onrobot Company Information
- 7.4.2 Onrobot Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.4.3 Onrobot Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.4.4 Onrobot Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.4.5 Onrobot Recent Development
- 7.5 Robotiq
- 7.5.1 Robotiq Company Information
- 7.5.2 Robotiq Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.5.3 Robotiq Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.5.4 Robotiq Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.5.5 Robotiq Recent Development
- 7.6 FIPA
- 7.6.1 FIPA Company Information
- 7.6.2 FIPA Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.6.3 FIPA Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.6.4 FIPA Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.6.5 FIPA Recent Development
- 7.7 Coval
- 7.7.1 Coval Company Information
- 7.7.2 Coval Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.7.3 Coval Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.7.4 Coval Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.7.5 Coval Recent Development
- 7.8 Gimatic S.r.l
- 7.8.1 Gimatic S.r.l Company Information
- 7.8.2 Gimatic S.r.l Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.8.3 Gimatic S.r.l Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.8.4 Gimatic S.r.l Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.8.5 Gimatic S.r.l Recent Development
- 7.9 NIHON PISCO
- 7.9.1 NIHON PISCO Company Information
- 7.9.2 NIHON PISCO Introduction and Business Overview
- 7.9.3 NIHON PISCO Vacuum Grippers Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
- 7.9.4 NIHON PISCO Vacuum Grippers Product Offerings
- 7.9.5 NIHON PISCO Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 8.1 Vacuum Grippers Industrial Chain
- 8.2 Vacuum Grippers Upstream Analysis
- 8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
- 8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
- 8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
- 8.3 Midstream Analysis
- 8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
- 8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
- 8.5.1 Vacuum Grippers Sales Model
- 8.5.2 Sales Channel
- 8.5.3 Vacuum Grippers Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
- 10.1 Research Methodology
- 10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
- 10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
- 10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- 10.1.2 Data Source
- 10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
- 10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
- 10.2 Author Details
- 10.3 Disclaimer