Market Forecast by Countries (United States (US), Canada, Rest of North America), By Types (Elevator, Escalator, Moving Walkways), By Services (Maintenance & Repair, New Installation, Modernization), By End-User (Residential, Commercial, Public) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC13196158 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 150 | No. of Figures: 55 | No. of Tables: 32 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the North America Elevator and Escalator Market was accounted at USD 32.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly USD 45.7 billion by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
| Report Name | North America Elevator and Escalator Market |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 5.2% |
| Market Size | USD 45.7 billion by 2031 |
| Growing Sector | High-Rise Residential & Smart Commercial Buildings |
North America Elevator and Escalator Market report thoroughly covers the market by types, services, end-users, and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
North America Elevator and Escalator Market is being steadily growing for past few years. As more money is being invested in smart cities, infrastructure modernization and the increased need for high-rise housing and commercial buildings. The growth of mixed-use developments and energy- efficient retrofits has also increased the demand even stronger. Moreover, old infrastructure in metro systems and airports has also increased the need for modernization services, which ensures the further opportunities in the market.
Below mentioned some growth drivers and their impact on market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why It Matters (Evidence) |
| Urbanization & High-Rise Housing | Elevators | Rapidly increasing population in cities like New York, Toronto and Mexico city fuels high rise construction, increasing elevator installations. |
| Smart Commercial Infrastructure | Elevators, Escalators, Moving Walkways | Increased growth of campuses, malls, and airports creates need for energy-efficient escalators and automated walkways. |
| Modernization of Transit Hubs | Escalators & Moving Walkways | Upgrades in airports (LAX, JFK, Pearson) and metro stations need modern escalators and walkways to handle higher passenger crowd. |
| Energy Efficiency & Digitalization | All Types & Services | IoT-driven predictive maintenance and regenerative drive systems enhance uptime, cut power consumption, and help companies meet their ESG goals. |
| Aging Infrastructure & Safety Regulations | Maintenance & Modernization | Strict ADA compliance and safety guidelines in U.S. and Canada encourages owners toward modernization and frequent upgradation. |
North America Elevator and Escalator Market is expected to grow rapidly, registering a CAGR of 5.2% during 2025-2031. This growth is driven by increased mixed-use development, renovation of urban transit systems and strong government backed infrastructure. Increased need for smart, energy-efficient vertical mobility solutions in high-rise residential and commercial buildings are also some major factors of growth. However, lack of skilled technicians, high installation costs, and long approval timelines remain challenges that could affect the speed of expansion.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence on market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What This Means (Evidence) |
| High Installation & Modernization Costs | New Installation, Modernization | Expensive projects can delay upgrades in smaller cities, restraining growth. |
| Skilled Technician Shortages | Maintenance & Modernization | Lack of efficient workforce delays service timelines, which affects utilization and uptime. |
| Regulatory Delays | New Installations | Complex building codes and city permits in U.S. metro system delays approval cycles. |
| Supply Chain Issues | All Equipment Types | Delays in importing components (motors, control systems) extend delivery schedules. |
| Technological Transition Costs | All Services | Implementation of IoT and AI requires modifying, raising budget for owners. |
The North America Elevator and Escalator Market face many challenges such as technician shortages, extended regulatory approvals, and long procurement cycles. Increased costs of modernization and limited availability of sustainable components such as low-energy motors also delays transitions. Additionally, rising safety guidelines and ADA mandates put pressure on building owners to increase fleet renewal while balancing expenses with long-term operational efficiency. These factors may complicate the decision-making process for many stakeholders.
Some major trends contributing to the development of North America Elevator and Escalator Market are:
Here are some investment opportunities in the North America Elevator and Escalator Market:
Here are some top companies listed:
| Company Name | Otis Worldwide Corporation |
| Established Year | Farmington, Connecticut, United States |
| Headquarters | 1853 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Otis leads North America with a strong service portfolio, pioneering smart elevators and touchless systems, and wide adoption of Gen2 elevators with energy-efficient drives.
| Company Name | KONE Corporation |
| Established Year | Espoo, Finland |
| Headquarters | 1910 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
KONE offers advanced machine-room-less elevators and energy-efficient escalators, focusing heavily on IoT-based maintenance solutions across U.S. urban centres.
| Company Name | Schindler Group |
| Established Year | Ebikon, Switzerland |
| Headquarters | 1874 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Schindler specializes in transit escalators and modernization solutions for aging U.S. metro systems, with strong presence in airports and public buildings.
| Company Name | Thyssenkrupp Elevator (TK Elevator) |
| Established Year | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Headquarters | 1891 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
TK Elevator emphasizes sustainability and innovation with MULTI rope-less elevator technology and has a significant footprint in North American commercial towers.
| Company Name | Mitsubishi Electric Corporation |
| Established Year | Tokyo, Japan |
| Headquarters | 1921 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Mitsubishi Electric is a leading supplier of high-speed elevators in premium skyscrapers, offering advanced safety features and energy recovery technologies.
Government regulations are pivotal in driving safety, accessibility, and sustainability within the North American elevator and escalator market. Some of these regulations are mentioned below:
The outlook looks promising, driven by sustained infrastructure funding, smart building adoption, and high-rise residential demand. Increased use of electricity, touchless technologies, and AI-based fleet optimization will further improve safety and efficiency. With the expansion of service contracts and modernization programs, the North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenue is expected for consistent growth through 2031.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Lakshita, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, elevators are expected to dominate North America Elevator and Escalator Market Share due to their major role in high-rise construction in cities like New York, Toronto, and Chicago. Rapid installation of machine-room-less (MRL) elevators, with the popularity of green-certified smart elevators, ensures high demand. Escalators and moving walkways, service primarily to transit hubs and commercial malls.
Due to strict safety regulations, maintenance & repair services are most high installed base, and require the necessity of regular check-ups. The recurring nature of service contracts promises steady revenue opportunities for OEMs and independent providers, making this segment the backbone of the industry. Maintenance is still the largest contributor but new installations and modernization are also on rise.
The commercial segment leads, propelled by office skyscrapers, shopping malls, tech parks, and airport developments. Growing investments in smart office campuses and large retail centres necessitate high-speed elevators and energy-efficient escalators, consolidating commercial dominance. Residential demand is rising, but commercial projects maintain a stronger capital flow.
The United States is expected to have the largest share in North America Elevator and Escalator Market. It is majorly supported due to urbanization, infrastructure modernization programs and strong private investment in commercial and residential towers. Federal funding for airports and metro expansions increases demand for escalators and moving walkways. Canada and Mexico are also growing in residential high-rises and tourism-driven infrastructure.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Overview |
| 3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume, 2025 & 2031F |
| 3.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2025 & 2031F |
| 3.6 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Types, 2025 & 2031F |
| 3.7 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Services, 2025 & 2031F |
| 3.8 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-User, 2025 & 2031F |
| 4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Trends |
| 6 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.1 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.1.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Elevator, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.1.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Escalator, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.1.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Moving Walkways, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.2.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Maintenance & Repair, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.2.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By New Installation, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.2.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Modernization, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-User, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.3.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 6.3.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.3.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2025 - 2031 |
| 6.3.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Public, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, By Countries, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.1 Overview & Analysis |
| 7.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.2.1 United States (US) Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.2.2 Canada Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.2.3 Rest of North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Types, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Services, 2025 & 2031F |
| 7.3.1 United States (US) Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.3.2 Canada Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.3.3 Rest of North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-User, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.4.1 United States (US) Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-User, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.4.2 Canada Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-User, 2025 - 2031 |
| 7.4.3 Rest of North America Elevator and Escalator Market, Revenues & Volume, By End-User, 2025 - 2031 |
| 8 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 9 North America Elevator and Escalator Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
| 10 North America Elevator and Escalator Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 10.1 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2025 & 2031F |
| 10.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Opportunity Assessment, By Types, 2025 & 2031F |
| 10.3 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Opportunity Assessment, By Services, 2025 & 2031F |
| 10.4 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-User, 2025 & 2031F |
| 11 North America Elevator and Escalator Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 11.1 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 11.2 North America Elevator and Escalator Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 12 Top 10 Company Profiles |
| 13 Recommendations |
| 14 Disclaimer |