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日本自动导引车市场报告（按类型、营运模式、导航技术、应用、产业和地区）2025-2033

Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market Report by Type, Mode of Operation, Navigation Technology, Application, Industry, and Region 2025-2033
出版日期: | 出版商: IMARC | 英文 121 Pages | 商品交期: 5-7个工作天内

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2024年，日本自动导引车市场规模达2.506亿美元。展望未来， IMARC Group预计到2033年，市场规模将达到9.024亿美元，2025-2033年期间的复合年增长率（CAGR）为14.4%。先进的製造自动化、日益严重的劳动力短缺、重大的技术创新、对仓储和物流效率日益增长的需求、政府对工业4.0计划的支持力度加大以及智慧工厂解决方案的广泛应用，是推动市场成长的一些主要因素。

日本自动导引车市场分析：

  • 主要市场驱动力：先进製造业对自动化和效率的追求是市场的主要驱动力。中国人口老化及其导致的劳动力短缺，使得采用自动导引车（AGV）来维持工厂和仓库的生产力水准成为必要。
  • 主要市场趋势：人工智慧 (AI) 和机器学习 (ML) 的日益整合增强了 AGV 的功能，例如改进导航和即时决策，这代表了日本自动导引车 (AGV) 市场成长的关键趋势。电子商务的兴起也增加了对高效灵活物流解决方案的需求，推动了仓库和配送中心对 AGV 的采用。
  • 竞争格局：日本自动导引车产业的主要市场参与者包括大福株式会社、村田机械株式会社、荣株式会社（近铁集团控股有限公司）和丰田自动织机株式会社等。
  • 挑战与机会：市场面临各种挑战，包括高昂的初始投资成本以及将AGV整合到现有工作流程的复杂性。然而，市场也面临许多机会，例如劳动力短缺导致的自动化需求不断增长以及工业4.0计划的推动。

日本自动导引车市场趋势：

劳动力短缺日益严重

日本人口老化和出生率下降导致各行各业出现严重的劳动力短缺。自动导引车 (AGV) 可以有效解决这个问题，它能够实现物料搬运和其他重复性任务的自动化，从而无需依赖人力即可保持生产力水平。根据产业报告，日本目前的人口为 1.2435 亿，已连续 13 年下降。预计从 2022 年到 2040 年，日本的劳动力将继续下降 12%，届时估计该国将缺少 1,100 万名工人。同时，作为亚洲第二大经济体，日本已是世界上老龄人口最多的国家，65 岁以上人口占总人口的 29%。这将进一步提升日本自动导引车在此期间的市场占有率。

重大技术进步

机器人技术、人工智慧 (AI) 和物联网 (IoT) 技术的不断创新增强了 AGV 的功能，使其更加高效、可靠，并能适应复杂的工业环境。这些进步推动了 AGV 在各领域的应用。例如，2022 年 11 月，领先的自动驾驶运输公司 Eve Autonomy 宣布推出与雅马哈引擎和 TIER IV 共同开发的一体化自动驾驶运输服务「Eve Auto」。这项采用 4 级无人驾驶电动车 (EV) 的商业自动驾驶运输服务在日本尚属首例。这推动了日本自动导引车市场在此期间的收入成长。

新兴工业4.0倡议

日本政府和工业界正在大力推动工业 4.0 原则的采用，该原则强调智慧製造和自动化。政府对实施先进製造技术的支持和激励措施进一步刺激了该国对自动导引车 (AGV) 的需求。据韩国工业经济贸易研究院称，日本政府，尤其是经济产业省，正在积极制定各种战略、具体政策和路线图，以应对第四次工业革命过程中出现的问题。因此，自 2015 年以来，日本一直积极透过物联网 (IoT)、大数据、人工智慧 (AI) 和机器人技术来应对新浪潮。日本在工厂自动化机器人利用率等方面拥有世界最高纪录。例如，2023 年 8 月，印尼和日本政府继续合作打造具有竞争力的製造业，包括透过培训和指导製造业人力资源 (HR) 应用数位技术或工业 4.0。预计将在未来几年提振日本自动导引车市场预测。

日本自动导引车市场区隔：

按类型分列：

  • 两辆车
  • 单位载重运输车
  • 托盘搬运车
  • 装配线车辆
  • 堆高机

市场对两厢车的需求源自于其在工厂和仓库内高效长距离运输大量货物的能力。它们透过减少对体力劳动的需求，并提高物流和製造过程中物料运输的速度和可靠性，从而提高生产力。

单元载货运输车因其高效搬运和运输大型单件货物的能力而备受青睐。单元载货运输车在汽车和电子製造等行业中至关重要，因为在这些行业中，零件和产品的精确安全运输对于维持生产流程和缩短搬运时间至关重要。

托盘搬运车的需求源自于其多功能性和处理托盘货物的高效率。 AGV 广泛应用于仓库和配送中心，简化了装卸流程，改善了库存管理，并提高了整体营运效率。

装配线车辆对于实现生产线上零件和产品的自动化运输至关重要。它们支援准时制生产实践，透过确保汽车、电子和家电製造业零件的平稳一致交付，提高生产速度并降低劳动力成本。

自动堆高机的需求源自于其安全且有效率地起重和运输重物的能力。自动堆高机在物流、仓储和製造等各行各业都至关重要，能够提高营运效率、减少工伤，并提升整体物料搬运能力。

依营运模式分类：

  • 室内的
  • 户外的

室内作业对 AGV 的需求源自于製造、仓储和物流领域对自动化的需求，旨在提高效率和生产力。 AGV 可改善受控环境中的物料搬运、库存管理和组装线流程，从而降低人力成本并最大限度地减少人为错误。

户外型自动导引车 (AGV) 因其能够在严苛环境下执行稳健的物料运输和物流任务而备受青睐。它们对于农业、建筑和采矿等行业至关重要，因为在这些行业中，各种天气条件下的耐用性和可靠性对于维持营运效率和减少对人工的依赖至关重要。

依导航技术分类：

  • 雷射导
  • 磁导
  • 归纳引导
  • 光学磁带引导
  • 视觉引导
  • 其他的

雷射导引AGV的需求源自于其在复杂环境中导航的精确度和灵活性。雷射导引技术能够实现高精度定位和障碍物检测，使其成为汽车和电子製造等需要精确物料搬运的行业的理想选择。

磁力导航系统因其可靠性和易于安装而广受欢迎。它们提供一致且稳定的导航，非常适合仓库和配送中心等需要简单、重复路径以实现高效物料运输的应用。

感应导航因其能够在恶劣环境下运行，并能在各种地面条件下保持精度而备受青睐。这项技术在重工业和户外应用中至关重要，因为这些应用需要坚固耐用的导航系统。

光学磁带导航是一种经济高效且易于重新配置的导航解决方案。它非常适合布局频繁变化的设施，例如零售配送中心，能够快速适应新的路径和营运要求。

视觉导航 AGV 因其先进的导航功能（包括即时环境地图绘製和避障）而备受青睐。该技术支援动态复杂的环境，非常适合航太、医疗保健和高科技製造等对适应性和精度要求极高的高精度行业。

按应用分类：

  • 运输
  • 分配
  • 贮存
  • 集会
  • 包装
  • 废弃物处理

工业设施内高效可靠的货物运输需求推动了运输业对AGV的需求。 AGV可以优化营运流程，缩短运输时间，并最大限度地减少人工劳动，确保及时、精准地处理物料。

在配送中心，AGV 简化了分类和调度流程，提高了速度和准确性。自动化有助于有效管理大量货物，降低人力成本，并确保可靠的配送。

AGV 可优化仓储设施的空间利用率和库存管理。它们可以缩短检索时间、减少错误并更好地控制库存水平，从而提高整体仓储效率和组织性。

自动导引车 (AGV) 透过持续稳定地运送零件，确保装配线上的生产流程顺畅无阻。自动导引车 (AGV) 减少人工操作，并实现灵活、可扩展的组装操作，从而提高生产效率。

在包装过程中，AGV 简化了产品在不同阶段之间的移动，确保了一致的处理并降低了损坏风险。自动化提高了包装效率和生产率，并支援大量生产。

自动导引车 (AGV) 透过在设施内有效收集和运输废弃物，改善了废弃物管理。它们提高了清洁度和安全性，并减少了废弃物处理所需的劳动力，有助于创造更有序、更卫生的环境。

按行业划分：

  • 汽车
  • 製造业
  • 食品和饮料
  • 航太
  • 卫生保健
  • 后勤
  • 零售
  • 其他的

日本自动导引车市场报告根据行业细分了市场，包括汽车、製造、食品饮料、航太、医疗保健、物流、零售等。

汽车产业对 AGV 的需求源自于组装线和零件处理对精度、效率和灵活性的要求。自动化有助于简化生产流程、降低人力成本并提高营运效率，尤其是在大量生产环境中。

在製造业中，AGV 对于优化物料搬运、减少人为错误和提高生产力至关重要。智慧工厂和工业 4.0 计画的推动进一步推动了 AGV 的采用，从而提高了效率和竞争力。

食品和饮料行业的 AGV 有助于维持卫生标准、降低污染风险，并确保有效地处理和储存产品。物料搬运和库存管理的自动化可提高生产力，并符合严格的安全法规。

航太工业使用 AGV 来精准且有效率地搬运大型重型零件。 AGV 支援精实生产实践，提高工作流程效率，并确保精密贵重航太零件的安全运输。

在医疗保健领域，AGV 简化了医院和实验室内医疗用品、药品和设备的运输。自动化提高了效率，降低了人力成本，并最大限度地减少了人与人之间的接触，从而改善了整体医疗服务并提高了病人安全。

AGV 可提升仓库自动化程度，提高物料搬运效率，并减少对劳动力的依赖，从而惠及物流业。 AGV 可提高订单履行速度、准确性和整体供应链效率，满足日益增长的快速可靠物流服务需求。

在零售业，AGV 支援仓库和配送中心的高效库存管理、订单拣选和物料搬运。自动化有助于零售商满足电子商务的需求，确保及时且准确的订单履行，并提高整体营运效率。这进一步创造了日本自动导引车 (AGV) 市场的乐观前景。

日本自动导引车市场新闻：

  • 2024年3月，三菱重工集团旗下的三菱Logisnext株式会社宣布，已完成利用自动导引堆高机（AGF）装载卡车的展示。这项展示由三菱重工与物流服务供应商鸿池运输株式会社共同进行，鸿池运输株式会社已于本月开始在日本将此系统应用于实际业务运作。
  • 2023年12月，大福株式会社宣布，已开始在其核心生产基地滋贺工厂的新高层测试设施中对其最新的高速高层自动储存和检索系统 (AS/RS) 堆迭起重机进行运行测试。
  • 2023年9月，福井县永平寺町根据政府新规推出了日本首个允许全自动驾驶的交通服务。领先的汽车製造商正在向自动驾驶技术投入大量资源，但自动驾驶汽车在道路上行驶仍面临许多挑战。

本报告回答的关键问题：

  • 日本自动导引车市场迄今表现如何？未来几年将如何表现？
  • COVID-19 对日本自动导引车市场有何影响？
  • 日本自动导引车市场依类型分为哪些类型？
  • 根据营运模式，日本自动导引车市场是如何分類的？
  • 根据导航技术，日本自动导引车市场是如何分類的？
  • 日本自动导引车市场根据应用如何划分？
  • 日本自动导引车市场按行业分類的分布如何？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的价值链分为哪些阶段？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的主要驱动因素和挑战是什么？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的结构是怎么样的？主要参与者是谁？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的竞争程度如何？

本报告回答的关键问题：

  • 日本自动导引车市场迄今表现如何？未来几年将如何表现？
  • COVID-19 对日本自动导引车市场有何影响？
  • 日本自动导引车市场依类型分为哪些类型？
  • 根据营运模式，日本自动导引车市场是如何分類的？
  • 根据导航技术，日本自动导引车市场是如何分類的？
  • 日本自动导引车市场根据应用如何划分？
  • 日本自动导引车市场按行业分類的分布如何？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的价值链分为哪些阶段？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的主要驱动因素和挑战是什么？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的结构是怎么样的？主要参与者是谁？
  • 日本自动导引车市场的竞争程度如何？

目录

第一章：前言

第二章：范围与方法

  • 研究目标
  • 利害关係人
  • 资料来源
    • 主要来源
    • 次要来源
  • 市场评估
    • 自下而上的方法
    • 自上而下的方法
  • 预测方法

第三章：执行摘要

第四章：日本自动导引车市场-简介

  • 概述
  • 市场动态
  • 产业趋势
  • 竞争情报

第五章：日本自动导引车市场格局

  • 历史与当前市场趋势（2019-2024）
  • 市场预测（2025-2033）

第六章：日本自动导引车市场-细分：依类型

  • 两辆车
    • 概述
  • 单元载重运输车
    • 概述
  • 托盘搬运车
    • 概述
  • 装配线车辆
    • 概述
  • 堆高机
    • 概述

第七章：日本自动导引车市场-细分：依营运模式

  • 室内的
    • 概述
  • 户外的
    • 概述

第 8 章：日本自动导引车市场 - 细分：按导航技术

  • 雷射导
    • 概述
  • 磁导
    • 概述
  • 归纳引导
    • 概述
  • 光学磁带引导
    • 概述
  • 视觉引导
    • 概述
  • 其他的

第九章：日本自动导引车市场-细分：依应用

  • 运输
    • 概述
  • 分配
    • 概述
  • 贮存
    • 概述
  • 集会
    • 概述
  • 包装
    • 概述
  • 废弃物处理
    • 概述

第 10 章：日本自动导引车市场 - 细分：按行业

  • 汽车
    • 概述
  • 製造业
    • 概述
  • 食品和饮料
    • 概述
  • 航太
    • 概述
  • 卫生保健
    • 概述
  • 后勤
    • 概述
  • 零售
    • 概述
  • 其他的

第 11 章：日本自动导引车市场 - 竞争格局

  • 概述
  • 市场结构
  • 市场参与者定位
  • 最佳获胜策略
  • 竞争仪錶板
  • 公司评估象限

第 12 章：关键参与者简介

  • Daifuku Co. Ltd.
    • Business Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Business Strategies
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Major News and Events
  • Murata Machinery Ltd.
    • Business Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Business Strategies
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Major News and Events
  • Sakae Co. Ltd. (Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.)
    • Business Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Business Strategies
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Major News and Events
  • Toyota Industries Corporation
    • Business Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Business Strategies
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Major News and Events

第十三章：日本自动导引车市场-产业分析

  • 驱动因素、限制因素和机会
    • 概述
    • 驱动程式
    • 限制
    • 机会
  • 波特五力分析
    • 概述
    • 买家的议价能力
    • 供应商的议价能力
    • 竞争程度
    • 新进入者的威胁
    • 替代品的威胁
  • 价值链分析

第 14 章：附录

简介目录
Product Code: SR112025A18584

Japan automated guided vehicles market size reached USD 250.6 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 902.4 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 14.4% during 2025-2033. Advanced manufacturing automation, rising labor shortages, significant technological innovations, increasing need for efficiency in warehousing and logistics, growing government support for Industry 4.0 initiatives, and widespread adoption of smart factory solutions are some of the major factors propelling the market growth.

Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market Analysis:

  • Major Market Drivers: The advanced manufacturing sector's push toward automation and efficiency represents the major driver of the market. The aging population and resulting labor shortages in the country necessitate the adoption of AGVs to maintain productivity levels in factories and warehouses.
  • Key Market Trends: The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance AGV capabilities, such as improved navigation and real-time decision-making represents a key trend in Japan automated guided vehicles market growth. The rise of e-commerce is also increasing the need for efficient and flexible logistics solutions, driving the adoption of AGVs in warehouses and distribution centers.
  • Competitive Landscape: Some of the major market players in the Japan automated guided vehicles industry include Daifuku Co. Ltd., Murata Machinery Ltd., Sakae Co. Ltd. (Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.), and Toyota Industries Corporation, among many others.
  • Challenges and Opportunities: The market faces various challenges including high initial investment costs and the complexity of integrating AGVs into existing workflows. However, the market also faces several opportunities such as the growing demand for automation due to labor shortages and the push for Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market Trends:

Growing Labor Shortages

Japan's aging population and declining birth rates are leading to a significant labor shortage in various industries. Automated guided vehicles offer an effective solution to this problem by automating material handling and other repetitive tasks, thus maintaining productivity levels without relying on human labor. According to industry reports, the current population of 124.35 million has been falling for 13 years. And Japan's labor force is expected to continue to decline by 12% from 2022 to 2040, by which time it is estimated that the country will lack 11 million workers. Meanwhile, Asia's second-biggest economy is already home to the world's oldest population, with 29% of people aged 65 or above. This is further boosting Japan automated guided vehicles market share over the period.

Significant Technological Advancements

Continuous innovations in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies enhance the capabilities of AGVs, which makes them more efficient, reliable, and adaptable to complex industrial environments. These advancements drive the adoption of AGVs across various sectors. For instance, in November 2022, Eve Autonomy a leading autonomous transportation company announced that it launched the all-in-one autonomous transportation service "Eve Auto" which it has jointly developed with Yamaha Motor and TIER IV. This commercial autonomous transportation service with Level 4 driverless autonomous electric vehicles (EVs) is the first of its kind in Japan. This is fueling Japan automated guided vehicles market revenue over the period.

Rising Industry 4.0 Initiatives

The Japanese government and industries are strongly pushing for the adoption of Industry 4.0 principles, which emphasize smart manufacturing and automation. Government support and incentives for implementing advanced manufacturing technologies further boost the demand for AGVs in the country. According to the Korean Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade, The Japanese government, especially METI, is continuously actively creating various strategies and concrete policies & roadmaps to respond to the issues that occur in the process of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Therefore, Japan has been actively responding to the new wave through IoT (Internet of Things), Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and robotics since 2015. Japan has had the world's highest record in terms of factory automation robot utilization, etc. For instance, in August 2023, The Indonesian and Japanese governments continued to collaborate to build a competitive manufacturing industry, including through training and mentoring manufacturing human resources (HR) to apply digital technology or Industry 4.0. This is expected to boost Japan automated guided vehicles market forecast in the coming years.

Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market Segmentation:

Breakup by Type:

  • Two Vehicles
  • Unit Load Carriers
  • Pallet Trucks
  • Assembly Line Vehicles
  • Forklift Trucks

The demand for two vehicles in the market is driven by their ability to efficiently move large volumes of goods across long distances within factories and warehouses. They enhance productivity by reducing the need for manual labor and improving the speed and reliability of material transport in logistics and manufacturing operations.

Unit load carriers are in demand for their capability to handle and transport large, single loads efficiently. They are essential in industries like automotive and electronics manufacturing, where precise and safe movement of parts and products is critical for maintaining production flow and reducing handling times.

The demand for pallet trucks is driven by their versatility and efficiency in handling palletized loads. Widely used in warehouses and distribution centers, these AGVs streamline the loading and unloading processes, improve inventory management, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Assembly line vehicles are crucial for automating the transportation of components and products along production lines. They support just-in-time manufacturing practices, increase production speed, and reduce labor costs by ensuring smooth and consistent delivery of parts in automotive, electronics, and appliance manufacturing sectors.

The demand for automated forklift trucks is driven by their ability to safely and efficiently lift and transport heavy loads. They are essential in various industries, including logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing, where they enhance operational efficiency, reduce workplace injuries, and improve overall material handling capabilities.

Breakup by Mode of Operation:

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor

The demand for AGVs in indoor operations is driven by the need for automation in manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics to enhance efficiency and productivity. AGVs improve material handling, inventory management, and assembly line processes in controlled environments, reducing labor costs and minimizing human error.

Outdoor AGVs are in demand due to their ability to perform robust material transport and logistics tasks in challenging environments. They are essential for industries like agriculture, construction, and mining, where durability and reliability in various weather conditions are critical for maintaining operational efficiency and reducing manual labor dependency.

Breakup by Navigation Technology:

  • Laser Guidance
  • Magnetic Guidance
  • Inductive Guidance
  • Optical Tape Guidance
  • Vision Guidance
  • Others

The demand for laser-guided AGVs is driven by their precision and flexibility in navigating complex environments. Laser guidance allows for highly accurate positioning and obstacle detection, making it ideal for industries requiring precise material handling, such as automotive and electronics manufacturing.

Magnetic guidance systems are popular for their reliability and ease of installation. They offer consistent and stable navigation, making them suitable for applications in warehouses and distribution centers where straightforward, repetitive paths are needed for efficient material transport.

Inductive guidance is favored for its ability to function in harsh environments and maintain accuracy despite floor conditions. This technology is essential in heavy industries and outdoor applications where robust and durable navigation systems are required.

Optical tape guidance provides a cost-effective and easily reconfigurable navigation solution. It is ideal for facilities with frequently changing layouts, such as retail distribution centers, allowing quick adaptation to new paths and operational requirements.

Vision-guided AGVs are in demand for their advanced navigation capabilities, including real-time environment mapping and obstacle avoidance. This technology supports dynamic and complex environments, making it suitable for high-precision industries like aerospace, healthcare, and high-tech manufacturing, where adaptability and precision are crucial.

Breakup by Application:

  • Transportation
  • Distribution
  • Storage
  • Assembly
  • Packaging
  • Waste Handling

The demand for AGVs in transportation is driven by the need for efficient and reliable movement of goods within industrial facilities. AGVs enhance operational flow, reduce transportation times, and minimize manual labor, ensuring timely and precise material handling.

In distribution centers, AGVs streamline sorting and dispatching processes, improving speed and accuracy. Automation helps manage high volumes of goods efficiently, reducing labor costs and ensuring reliable distribution.

AGVs optimize space utilization and inventory management in storage facilities. They improve retrieval times, reduce errors, and maintain better control over stock levels, enhancing overall storage efficiency and organization.

AGVs ensure smooth and uninterrupted production processes in assembly lines by providing consistent delivery of components. They enhance productivity by reducing manual handling and enabling flexible, scalable assembly operations.

In packaging, AGVs streamline the movement of products between different stages, ensuring consistent handling and reducing the risk of damage. Automation improves packaging efficiency and productivity, supporting high-volume operations.

AGVs improve waste management by efficiently collecting and transporting waste materials within facilities. They enhance cleanliness and safety, and reduce the labor required for waste-handling tasks, contributing to a more organized and hygienic environment.

Breakup by Industry:

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Food and Beverages
  • Aerospace
  • Healthcare
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Others

Japan automated guided vehicles market report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the industry. This includes automotive, manufacturing, food and beverages, aerospace, healthcare, logistics, retail, and others.

The demand for AGVs in the automotive industry is driven by the need for precision, efficiency, and flexibility in assembly lines and parts handling. Automation helps streamline production processes, reduce labor costs, and enhance operational efficiency, especially in high-volume manufacturing environments.

In the manufacturing sector, AGVs are essential for optimizing material handling, reducing human error, and improving productivity. The drive towards smart factories and Industry 4.0 initiatives further boosts AGV adoption to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.

AGVs in the food and beverages industry help maintain hygiene standards, reduce contamination risks, and ensure efficient handling and storage of products. Automation in material handling and inventory management enhances productivity and compliance with stringent safety regulations.

The aerospace industry uses AGVs to handle large, heavy components with precision and efficiency. AGVs support lean manufacturing practices, improve workflow efficiency, and ensure the safe transport of delicate and valuable aerospace parts.

In healthcare, AGVs streamline the transportation of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment within hospitals and laboratories. Automation enhances efficiency, reduces labor costs, and minimizes human contact, thus improving overall healthcare delivery and patient safety.

The logistics sector benefits from AGVs through improved warehouse automation, efficient material handling, and reduced labor dependency. AGVs enhance order fulfillment speed, accuracy, and overall supply chain efficiency, addressing the growing demand for fast and reliable logistics services.

In retail, AGVs support efficient inventory management, order picking, and material handling in warehouses and distribution centers. Automation helps retailers meet the demands of e-commerce, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, and enhancing overall operational efficiency. This is further creating a positive Japan automated guided vehicles market outlook.

Competitive Landscape:

  • The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the major market players in Japan automated guided vehicles industry include Daifuku Co. Ltd., Murata Machinery Ltd., Sakae Co. Ltd. (Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.), Toyota Industries Corporation, among many others.
  • Japan automated guided vehicles companies are highly competitive, including Daifuku Co., Ltd., Murata Machinery, Ltd., and Toyota Industries Corporation. These companies focus on technological innovation, advanced AI integration, and strategic partnerships to enhance their AGV offerings. International players are also entering the market, intensifying competition. For instance, in February 2023, Nidec-Shimpo Corporation announced that it has newly added direct-current (DC), 24V modules to its product lineup of drive modules for automated guided vehicles ("AGVs") and autonomous mobile robots ("AMRs") currently on sale.

Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market News:

  • In March 2024, Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd., a part of MHI Group, announced that it has completed a demonstration of loading trucks utilizing automated guided forklifts (AGFs). The demonstration was conducted jointly with logistics services provider Konoike Transport Co., Ltd., which this month began utilizing the system for actual business operations in Japan.
  • In December 2023, Daifuku Co., Ltd. announced that it has started operational testing of its newest high-speed, high-rise automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) stacker cranes in its new high-rise testing facility at its core production base, Shiga Works.
  • In September 2023, The town of Eiheiji in Fukui Prefecture launched Japan's first transportation service under new government regulation allowing fully automated driving. Leading auto manufacturers are pouring resources into self-driving technologies, but numerous hurdles remain before autonomous models take over the roads.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the Japan automated guided vehicles market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan automated guided vehicles market?
  • What is the breakup of the Japan automated guided vehicles market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the Japan automated guided vehicles market on the basis of mode of operation?
  • What is the breakup of the Japan automated guided vehicles market on the basis of navigation technology?
  • What is the breakup of the Japan automated guided vehicles market on the basis of application?
  • What is the breakup of the Japan automated guided vehicles market on the basis of industry?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan automated guided vehicles market?
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan automated guided vehicles market?
  • What is the structure of the Japan automated guided vehicles market, and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the Japan automated guided vehicles market?

Table of Contents

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

  • 2.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 2.2 Stakeholders
  • 2.3 Data Sources
    • 2.3.1 Primary Sources
    • 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
  • 2.4 Market Estimation
    • 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
    • 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
  • 2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Introduction

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Market Dynamics
  • 4.3 Industry Trends
  • 4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market Landscape

  • 5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
  • 5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Breakup by Type

  • 6.1 Two Vehicles
    • 6.1.1 Overview
    • 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 6.2 Unit Load Carriers
    • 6.2.1 Overview
    • 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 6.3 Pallet Trucks
    • 6.3.1 Overview
    • 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 6.4 Assembly Line Vehicles
    • 6.4.1 Overview
    • 6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 6.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 6.5 Forklift Trucks
    • 6.5.1 Overview
    • 6.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 6.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Breakup by Mode of Operation

  • 7.1 Indoor
    • 7.1.1 Overview
    • 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 7.2 Outdoor
    • 7.2.1 Overview
    • 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Breakup by Navigation Technology

  • 8.1 Laser Guidance
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 8.2 Magnetic Guidance
    • 8.2.1 Overview
    • 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 8.3 Inductive Guidance
    • 8.3.1 Overview
    • 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 8.4 Optical Tape Guidance
    • 8.4.1 Overview
    • 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 8.5 Vision Guidance
    • 8.5.1 Overview
    • 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 8.6 Others
    • 8.6.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 8.6.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

9 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Breakup by Application

  • 9.1 Transportation
    • 9.1.1 Overview
    • 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 9.2 Distribution
    • 9.2.1 Overview
    • 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 9.3 Storage
    • 9.3.1 Overview
    • 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 9.4 Assembly
    • 9.4.1 Overview
    • 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 9.5 Packaging
    • 9.5.1 Overview
    • 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 9.6 Waste Handling
    • 9.6.1 Overview
    • 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 9.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

10 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Breakup by Industry

  • 10.1 Automotive
    • 10.1.1 Overview
    • 10.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.2 Manufacturing
    • 10.2.1 Overview
    • 10.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.3 Food and Beverages
    • 10.3.1 Overview
    • 10.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.4 Aerospace
    • 10.4.1 Overview
    • 10.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.5 Healthcare
    • 10.5.1 Overview
    • 10.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.6 Logistics
    • 10.6.1 Overview
    • 10.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.7 Retail
    • 10.7.1 Overview
    • 10.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.7.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
  • 10.8 Others
    • 10.8.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
    • 10.8.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

11 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Competitive Landscape

  • 11.1 Overview
  • 11.2 Market Structure
  • 11.3 Market Player Positioning
  • 11.4 Top Winning Strategies
  • 11.5 Competitive Dashboard
  • 11.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

12 Profiles of Key Players

  • 12.1 Daifuku Co. Ltd.
    • 12.1.1 Business Overview
    • 12.1.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.1.3 Business Strategies
    • 12.1.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 12.1.5 Major News and Events
  • 12.2 Murata Machinery Ltd.
    • 12.2.1 Business Overview
    • 12.2.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.2.3 Business Strategies
    • 12.2.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 12.2.5 Major News and Events
  • 12.3 Sakae Co. Ltd. (Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd.)
    • 12.3.1 Business Overview
    • 12.3.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.3.3 Business Strategies
    • 12.3.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 12.3.5 Major News and Events
  • 12.4 Toyota Industries Corporation
    • 12.4.1 Business Overview
    • 12.4.2 Product Portfolio
    • 12.4.3 Business Strategies
    • 12.4.4 SWOT Analysis
    • 12.4.5 Major News and Events

13 Japan Automated Guided Vehicles Market - Industry Analysis

  • 13.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
    • 13.1.1 Overview
    • 13.1.2 Drivers
    • 13.1.3 Restraints
    • 13.1.4 Opportunities
  • 13.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 13.2.1 Overview
    • 13.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 13.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 13.2.4 Degree of Competition
    • 13.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
    • 13.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
  • 13.3 Value Chain Analysis

14 Appendix