Automated Material Handling, Equipment Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By System Type, By Function, By Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market is projected to expand from USD 55.56 Billion in 2025 to USD 99.02 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 10.11%. These integrated systems manage the control, storage, and transport of materials within manufacturing and distribution sectors, effectively eliminating the need for direct human intervention. The market is fundamentally driven by the necessity to strengthen supply chain resilience, alleviate chronic labor shortages, and guarantee safety in fast-paced operational environments. Reflecting this robust demand, the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association reported that global exports of intralogistics equipment rose by 1% to reach 123.5 billion euros in 2024.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 55.56 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 99.02 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	10.11%
Fastest Growing Segment	Automotive
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

However, high initial capital requirements remain a significant obstacle to broader market growth. The substantial costs involved in purchasing hardware, integrating software, and retrofitting facilities often deter Small and Medium Enterprises from adopting these technologies. These financial barriers compel organizations to conduct exhaustive return-on-investment analyses, which often prolongs the decision-making process and delays the implementation of automation solutions, thereby limiting the market's overall reach.

Market Driver

The rapid expansion of global e-commerce and omnichannel retail is generating a critical need for swift and accurate order fulfillment within the logistics industry. As consumer expectations for same-day delivery rise, distribution centers must deploy automated systems to effectively manage a vast array of stock-keeping units and fluctuating parcel volumes. This surge in demand accelerates the adoption of autonomous mobile robots and automated sortation technologies to increase throughput and replace manual picking methods. Consequently, the International Federation of Robotics reported in September 2024 that sales of professional service robots for transportation and logistics grew by 35% to nearly 113,000 units in 2023.

Simultaneously, rising labor costs and persistent workforce scarcity are driving the transition toward fully automated operations. Companies struggle to recruit and retain staff for repetitive, physically demanding warehouse tasks, prompting investment in equipment that ensures operational continuity and reduces reliance on human labor. A March 2024 report by The Descartes Systems Group Inc. revealed that 76% of supply chain leaders face notable workforce shortages. To address these challenges and improve efficiency, 83% of manufacturers surveyed by Rockwell Automation in 2024 indicated plans to increase spending on smart manufacturing and automation technologies.

Market Challenge

High initial capital expenditure constitutes a major barrier to the growth of the Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market. Implementing these systems involves significant upfront costs, not only for purchasing machinery like robotic arms and automated guided vehicles but also for software integration and infrastructure retrofitting. For Small and Medium Enterprises, these expenses often exceed available funds, forcing them to postpone modernization efforts. This financial pressure necessitates strict return-on-investment calculations, which extend decision-making timelines and stall potential market adoption.

The reluctance to commit to substantial capital projects is reflected in recent industry performance data. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), North American robot orders fell by 7.9% in units and 6.8% in revenue during the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. This decline highlights how high borrowing costs and economic uncertainty negatively impact capital equipment procurement, effectively slowing the overall growth trajectory of the automated material handling sector.

Market Trends

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market by shifting systems from static, programmed instructions to dynamic, autonomous decision-making. Unlike traditional automated guided vehicles that follow fixed paths, AI-driven autonomous mobile robots use machine learning to analyze real-time data, optimizing routes instantly and navigating complex environments without physical infrastructure changes. This technology also supports predictive maintenance, allowing systems to foresee component failures before they cause downtime. Highlighting this trend, Rockwell Automation's June 2025 report notes that 95% of manufacturers have invested or plan to invest in AI and machine learning to enhance operational resilience.

In parallel, the rise of Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) is democratizing access to automation by converting financial structures from heavy capital expenditures to manageable operational expenses. This subscription-based model enables organizations, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises, to deploy advanced robotic fleets without the steep upfront costs typically associated with ownership. By aligning costs with actual usage and offering scalable options, RaaS reduces the financial risks of technology adoption and accelerates the implementation of automated workflows. The impact of this shift is significant, with the International Federation of Robotics reporting in October 2025 that robot deployments under RaaS models grew by 42% in 2024.

Key Market Players

Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
KION Group AG
SSI SCHAEFER
Toyota Industries Corporation
Dematic
Honeywell International Inc.
Murata Machinery, Ltd.
Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG
Swisslog
KNAPP AG

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market, By Product

Robots
ASRS
Conveyors & Sortation Systems
Cranes
WMS
AGV

Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market, By System Type

Unit Load Material Handling System
Bulk Load Material Handling System

Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market, By Function

Storage
Transportation
Assembly
Others

Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market, By Industry

Automotive
Metals & Heavy Machinery
Food & Beverages
Chemicals
Healthcare
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
Semiconductors & Electronics
Aviation
E-Commerce

Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 present in the Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Robots, ASRS, Conveyors & Sortation Systems, Cranes, WMS, AGV)
- 5.2.2. By System Type (Unit Load Material Handling System, Bulk Load Material Handling System)
- 5.2.3. By Function (Storage, Transportation, Assembly, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Industry (Automotive, Metals & Heavy Machinery, Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Healthcare, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Semiconductors & Electronics, Aviation, E-Commerce)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By System Type
- 6.2.3. By Function
- 6.2.4. By Industry
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By System Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By System Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By System Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Industry

7. Europe Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By System Type
- 7.2.3. By Function
- 7.2.4. By Industry
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By System Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.2. France Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By System Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By System Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By System Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By System Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Function
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Industry

8. Asia Pacific Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By System Type
- 8.2.3. By Function
- 8.2.4. By Industry
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By System Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.2. India Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By System Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By System Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By System Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By System Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Function
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By System Type
- 9.2.3. By Function
- 9.2.4. By Industry
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By System Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By System Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By System Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Industry

10. South America Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By System Type
- 10.2.3. By Function
- 10.2.4. By Industry
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By System Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By System Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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 Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By System Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Function
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Industry

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 Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment 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. Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- 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. KION Group AG
15.3. SSI SCHAEFER
15.4. Toyota Industries Corporation
15.5. Dematic
15.6. Honeywell International Inc.
15.7. Murata Machinery, Ltd.
15.8. Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG
15.9. Swisslog
15.10. KNAPP AG