Product Code: 19543
The Global Material Handling Robotics Market, valued at USD 7.52 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 7.93% to reach USD 11.89 Billion by 2030. Material handling robotics encompasses automated systems engineered to facilitate the movement, storage, protection, and control of materials and products across diverse stages of manufacturing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Key drivers propelling this market include escalating labor costs, the imperative for enhanced operational efficiency, stricter workplace safety regulations, and the demand for increased throughput within industrial and logistics operations.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 7.52 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 11.89 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 7.93% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Control Robots |
| Largest Market | North America |
Key Market Drivers
Increased demand for industrial automation significantly influences the global material handling robotics market, as manufacturers across various sectors prioritize enhancing productivity, optimizing operational costs, and improving product quality. This pervasive drive towards automated processes integrates robots into assembly lines, quality inspection, and machine tending, reducing manual intervention and boosting output consistency. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in its preliminary results released on April 30, 2024, U. S. industrial robot installations rose by 12% to 44,303 units in 2023, demonstrating a clear commitment to augmenting automated capabilities within manufacturing operations. This sustained investment underscores the strategic importance of robotics in maintaining competitive advantage and addressing industrial production complexities.
Key Market Challenges
The substantial initial investment required for the acquisition and integration of advanced robotic systems represents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Material Handling Robotics Market. This high upfront capital outlay directly limits market penetration, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that often lack the extensive financial resources of larger corporations. Businesses face considerable financial commitment not only for the robotic hardware but also for complex system integration, software, and necessary infrastructure modifications. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the operational stock of industrial robots reached a new record of 4.28 million units globally in 2023, signifying the cumulative investment already made in this technology. This demonstrates the considerable capital expenditure involved in adopting automation, making it a challenging proposition for new entrants or companies looking to modernize on a tighter budget. Consequently, the rate of new adoptions is curtailed, and the market's expansion is constrained as potential users defer or forgo these costly investments.
Key Market Trends
The deep integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning is fundamentally transforming material handling robotics by enabling systems to perform more complex tasks with greater autonomy and precision. These advanced technologies allow robots to learn from their environment, optimize workflows, and adapt to changing conditions without extensive human reprogramming. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North American companies ordered 31,311 robots valued at $1.963 billion in 2024, showcasing a growing market where AI integration is becoming fundamental for advanced functionalities. This trend is further evidenced by significant corporate investment; for instance, ABB announced in October 2025 that it would divest its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion, aiming to combine ABB Robotics' technology with SoftBank's capabilities in AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. Such strategic collaborations accelerate the deployment of intelligent robots capable of predictive maintenance, cognitive computing, and advanced visual inspections within material handling operations.
Key Market Players
- ABB Ltd.
- KUKA Aktiengesellschaft
- Fanuc Corporation
- Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- KION Group AG
- Omron Corporation
- Zebra Technologies Corporation
- Seegrid Corporation
- Daifuku Co., Ltd
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Material Handling Robotics Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Material Handling Robotics Market, By Type:
- Transportation Handling Robots
- Positioning
- Unit Load Formation Robots
- Storage
- Identification
- Control Robots
Material Handling Robotics Market, By Function:
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Transportation
- Distribution
- Storage
- Waste Handling
Material Handling Robotics Market, By End-User:
- Automotive
- Chemical
- Electrical and Electronics
- Industrial Machinery
- Food and Beverage
- Others
Material Handling Robotics Market, By Application:
- Pick and Place
- Palletizing/De-Palletizing
- Product/Part Transfer
- Machine Tending
- Others
Material Handling Robotics Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Material Handling Robotics Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Transportation Handling Robots, Positioning, Unit Load Formation Robots, Storage, Identification, Control Robots)
- 5.2.2. By Function (Assembly, Packaging, Transportation, Distribution, Storage, Waste Handling)
- 5.2.3. By End-User (Automotive, Chemical, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Machinery, Food and Beverage, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Application (Pick and Place, Palletizing/De-Palletizing, Product/Part Transfer, Machine Tending, Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Function
- 6.2.3. By End-User
- 6.2.4. By Application
- 6.2.5. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 6.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 6.3.3.2.4. By Application
7. Europe Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Function
- 7.2.3. By End-User
- 7.2.4. By Application
- 7.2.5. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Function
- 7.3.5.2.3. By End-User
- 7.3.5.2.4. By Application
8. Asia Pacific Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Function
- 8.2.3. By End-User
- 8.2.4. By Application
- 8.2.5. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.3.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.4.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.4.2.4. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Function
- 8.3.5.2.3. By End-User
- 8.3.5.2.4. By Application
9. Middle East & Africa Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Function
- 9.2.3. By End-User
- 9.2.4. By Application
- 9.2.5. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 9.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 9.3.3.2.4. By Application
10. South America Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Function
- 10.2.3. By End-User
- 10.2.4. By Application
- 10.2.5. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.1.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.1.2.4. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.2.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.2.2.4. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Material Handling Robotics Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Function
- 10.3.3.2.3. By End-User
- 10.3.3.2.4. By Application
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Material Handling Robotics Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. ABB Ltd.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. KUKA Aktiengesellschaft
- 15.3. Fanuc Corporation
- 15.4. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- 15.5. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- 15.6. KION Group AG
- 15.7. Omron Corporation
- 15.8. Zebra Technologies Corporation
- 15.9. Seegrid Corporation
- 15.10. Daifuku Co., Ltd
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer