Vending Machines: United States

Vending Machines: United States

This report forecasts US vending machine demand in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2020. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: beverage machines, food and other machines, and parts. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: office and commercial, institutional, industrial, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand and the various market segments are provided in annual series from 2005 to 2015; product segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2010 and 2015. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical trends, key economic indicators, trade, product development, and operators. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and profiles the leading firms competing to serve the US market. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 29-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.