Conveyor Automation in Ukrainian Enterprises: How and for Whom Belt Conveyors and Transport Systems Are Manufactured in Ukraine

Conveyor systems are the backbone of modern production and logistics. In Ukraine, the demand for automated conveyor solutions has grown steadily: the industrial automation market increased by 35–40% over the last five years, and warehouse automation by up to 60% annually.

1. Who Uses Belt Conveyors in Ukraine?

Key industries:

1. Food industry

• meat processing

• confectionery production

• dairy plants

• snack and FMCG production
  Requirements: stainless steel AISI 304/316, food-grade belts, hygienic design.

2. Logistics and warehousing

• postal operators

• marketplaces

• 3PL providers
  Requirements: 24/7 operation, reliability, scanning and sorting integration.

3. Manufacturing & industrial plants

• packaging

• electronics

• woodworking

• machinery production

4. Agriculture

• grain processing

• elevators

• fertilizer packaging

5. Mining and construction materials

• quarries

• concrete plants

• sorting lines

2. Global and Ukrainian Trends in Conveyor Automation

1. Full integration with automated systems

Robotics, scanning modules, AI-driven routing, digital warehouses.

2. Modular conveyor design

Quick reconfiguration and future scalability.

3. Energy efficiency

Motor-driven rollers, frequency drives, low-consumption motors.

4. Operator safety & ergonomics

Low noise, covers, emergency stops, improved workstation design.

3. Leaders of Conveyor Manufacturing in Ukraine

1. KONSORT — a leading engineering manufacturer

Production hubs: Ukraine, Poland, Romania.

KONSORT produces:

• belt conveyors

• modular plastic conveyors

• roller conveyors

• sorting systems (LR-Sorter, Swivel Sorter, Shoe Sorter)

• vertical conveyors

• turnkey integrated lines

Trusted by: ROSHEN, Silpo, MHP, Nova Poshta, GridWe, Goodwine, Avon, and others.

2. Regional manufacturers

Typical conveyors without complex automation.

3. European-imported equipment

High cost, limited customization.

4. Advantages of Belt Conveyors

✔ High productivity — up to 20,000 units/hour
✔ Universal for different materials
✔ Quick ROI (6–14 months)
✔ Fully customizable
✔ Easy maintenance

5. Challenges and limitations

❌ Dependency on imported components
❌ Need for skilled technical service
❌ Errors in engineering reduce efficiency
❌ Limited space inside Ukrainian enterprises

6. Most Popular Conveyor Types in Ukraine (2024–2025)

1. Food-grade belt conveyors

2. Modular plastic conveyors

3. Roller conveyors

4. Inclined and vertical conveyors

5. KONSORT sorter systems

7. Why Companies Choose KONSORT

✔ Full-cycle in-house manufacturing
✔ European-level quality
✔ Integration into existing lines
✔ Fast production terms (15–45 days)
✔ Operating both in Ukraine and the EU

Conclusion

Belt conveyors are the core element of automation that allows Ukrainian enterprises to scale, increase productivity, and remain competitive globally.
Companies like KONSORT represent a new generation of Ukrainian industrial engineering capable of competing with major European manufacturers.