Material Handling Robotics Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Function, By Application, By End-User, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

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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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
- 5.1.1. By Value
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
- 6.1.1. By Value
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
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 7.1.1. By Value
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
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 8.1.1. By Value
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
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 9.1.1. By Value
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
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 10.1.1. By Value
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
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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