Vending Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
Prior to the 1920s, marketers of vending machines and the products they vended were one and the same. The industry bifurcated into manufacturers of consumables and vending machine manufacturers/operators with the introduction of machines that sold multiple kinds of products—packaged candy and lighter fluid in the same machine, or several types of candy. About the same time three types of cigarette machines were introduced.
In the decade after World War II many small companies entered the industry with many design improvements. Coin mechanisms in particular became more sophisticated. In the late 1950s and early 1960s machines with electromechanical units began to appear.
The 1960s is regarded by many as the golden age of the vending machine industry. Vending machines were a staple of the American workplace, and the vending industry benefited from a booming industrial sector. During this period prices were relatively stable, and most products could be purchased with a single coin.
The economic climate of the following decade was less hospitable. The inflation of the 1970s made vending machines inconvenient, and there was also a shrinking in the manufacturing labor force where a large proportion of vending machine consumers were found. However, the product mix did change during this period, as bagged snacks began to grow in popularity at the expense of candy. The helical-feed glass-front candy/snack machine, which subsequently became the industry standard, also was introduced in the 1970s.
The spread of microprocessors has since transformed the design and function of vending machines. Microprocessors made it much easier to design machines that offered multiple prices and an ever-widening product selection, expanding to include a wide variety of snacks, frozen foods, microwavable food, diet and low-fat foods, and healthy foods such as yogurt.
Vending Industry Research & Market Reports
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Vending in France
... employees return to the office, boosting activity for vending operators. Similarly, in transit zones and on public transport, mobility is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels, driving increased consumption among on-the-go consumers. Euromonitor International's Vending in ... Read More
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Vending in Spain
... entire category’s performance, pulling down overall vending sales. Aside from government efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, Spain also has several anti-smoking groups, the most prominent of which is the National Committee for the Prevention of ... Read More
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Vending in the US
... snacks, carbonates, and nicotine-based products. Moreover, an abundance of space for physical retail in the US market means that vending has never developed the density that it has in Japan, for instance, where vending is ... Read More
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Vending in Bulgaria
... these alternative channels, which often provide a wider selection of products and a more engaging shopping experience. Euromonitor International's Vending in Bulgaria report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report ... Read More
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Vending in Finland
... located in travel and transport locations. This was followed by growth after COVID-19 due to life normalising, especially in 2023. Euromonitor International's Vending in Finland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the ... Read More
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Vending in Norway
... developing trends are pizza vending machines, which are now available for sale across Norway. These machines offer a quick and convenient way for consumers to enjoy freshly baked pizza slices on-the-go, appealing particularly to high-traffic ... Read More
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Vending in Ireland
... tourism provided a boost to certain categories, such as health and beauty vending, which saw a retail value uplift of 16%. The influx of tourists created additional demand for these products, helping to offset a ... Read More
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Vending in Greece
... stores towards the end of the review period, making shopping easier and faster for busy consumers with a focus on convenience. Such stores allow customers to pick up or return online orders quickly, while also ... Read More
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Vending in Peru
... levels last seen before the health crisis. Growth has been driven by the increasing presence of vending machines in high-traffic public locations, particularly in secure areas with extended accessibility. These include hospitals, clinics, universities, and ... Read More
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Vending in Israel
... foot traffic in areas where vending machines are commonly located declined, negatively impacting sales. Periodic security concerns throughout the year continued to influence consumer behaviour, with people opting to stay at home during these perio... ... Read More
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Vending in Austria
... public spaces, offering a wider variety of products that can be accessed without being in contact with sales staff. Since the recovery from COVID-19, vending machines have continued to attract a growing number of consumers. ... Read More
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Vending in the Netherlands
... and other major public transport hubs, foodservice outlets and convenience stores have become the standard, reducing the need for vending machines. Despite advancements in vending technology, consumers now expect more variety and quality when it ... Read More
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2025 Vending Machines Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of vending machines. The survey ... Read More
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2025 Meals & Snacks Dispensed Via Mobile Vending Service Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies selling meals, snacks, ... Read More
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Vending Machine Operators - 2025 US Industry Market Research Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... Kentley Insights report includes historical and forecasted market size, ecommerce, product lines, inventory turns, gross margin, profitability, financial ratios, BCG matrix, statistics by state, operating expense details, organizational composition, consolidation analysis, employee productivity, price inflation, ... Read More
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Vending Machine Operators in the US - Industry Market Research Report
... latex gloves and hand sanitizer. Because of the breadth of products sold in these machines, operators derive their demand from numerous types of markets. The largest downstream markets for vending machines are manufacturing sites, offices ... Read More
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eCommerce and Other Non-Store Retailers
... Trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 13.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. eCommerce Retailers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 13.9% CAGR and reach US$7.8 Trillion ... Read More
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Intelligent Vending Machines
... at a CAGR of 14.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food Vending Machines, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 12.9% CAGR and reach US$23.5 Billion by the end ... Read More
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Vending Machine Operators in Canada - Industry Market Research Report
... Most consumers that did not halt spending on these goods were more likely to acquire them from grocery stores and other retailers. Consumers' price sensitivity has persisted, limiting impulse purchases of more expensive goods at ... Read More
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Global Intelligent Vending Machine Market 2025-2029
... vending machine market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market ... Read More
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Vending Machine Market Report by Type (Food Vending Machine, Beverages Vending Machine, Tobacco Vending Machine, and Others), Technology (Automatic Machine, Semi-Automatic Machine, Smart Machine), Payment Mode (Cash, Cashless), Application (Hotels and Restaurants, Corporate Offices, Public Places, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
... Places, and Others), and Region 2025-2033 The global vending machine market size reached USD 21.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 30.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Coffee Vending Machines Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... product or service category is within the NAICS Electrical Equipment Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Electrical Equipment Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD xx ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Commercial Coffee Vending Machines Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... The product or service category is within the NAICS Electrical Equipment Manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Electrical Equipment Manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from USD ... Read More
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2025 Global Forecast for Automated Hand Sanitizer Vending Machine Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report
... countries. The product or service category is within the NAICS Metalworking machinery manufacturing industry. The product or service category is within the NAICS Metalworking machinery manufacturing industry. The global market is expected to increase from ... Read More
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2025 Global: Automated Hand Sanitizer Vending Machine Market - Innovative Markets Forecast (2031) report
... most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2020 to 2031 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the ... Read More
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