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The global automated material handling equipment market size reached approximately USD 49.09 Billion in 2025. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 8.50% between 2026 and 2035 to attain a value of around USD 110.99 Billion by 2035.

2025

Base Year

2019-2025

Historical Period

2026-2035

Forecast Period

Compound Annual Growth Rate

8.5%

Value in USD Billion

2026-2035


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Key Trends in the Market

Automated material handling equipment refers to automation solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for human intervention throughout the product manufacturing process, offering enhanced efficiency during production. It includes the use of various robots and automated devices for the movement, storage, and control of different materials used in facilities.

  • Some of the automated material handling equipment market trends include the growing popularity of Industry 4.0 and the advent of Industry 5.0, plant modernisation efforts, and the increasing incorporation of automation technologies in manufacturing processes. In addition, there is a surge in investments by manufacturers and companies to streamline backend operations and improve revenue by automating processes and increasing business efficiency.
  • Advancements in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of things (IoT) are expected to accelerate the automated material handling equipment market growth in the forecast period. Improvements in tracking, automation, and coordination, along with the advent of 5G technology and the increasing complexity of material handling technologies, are likely to benefit the automated material handling systems market.
  • The rapid development of smart factories with reduced wastage and enhanced operational effectiveness is anticipated to propel the automated material handling equipment market demand in the upcoming years. Automated material handling systems can improve asset performance, offer real-time actionable information, and enhance diagnostic speed.
  • The thriving e-commerce sector and the increasing demand for quick, accurate, and efficient customer services are driving the demand for automated material handling equipment to enhance efficiencies in warehouses and automate processes like packaging, processing, material handling, and storage. Each piece of equipment and modular products can be integrated into systems that control all or different levels of automated supply chains like Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Warehouse Control System (WCS), resulting in a fully connected ecosystem.

Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

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Market Segmentation

The Expert Market Research's report titled “Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Component

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Services

Market Breakup by Product

  • Robots
  • Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
  • Conveyor and Sortation Systems
  • Cranes
  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

Market Breakup by System Type

  • Unit Load Material Handling Systems
  • Bulk Load Material Handling Systems

Market Breakup by End Use

  • Automotive
  • Semiconductors and Electronics
  • Food and Beverages
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Aviation
  • Others

Market Breakup by Region

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

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Market Share by End Use

As per the automated material handling equipment market analysis, the automotive sector extensively deploys automated solutions and computerised devices, including robots/robotic arms, to ensure optimal movement of heavy parts across the assembly line and eliminate the requirement for manually moving and lifting different components.

Automated material handling solutions also improve employee safety, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance automotive manufacturers' efficiency, uptime, and return on investment (ROI). Meanwhile, in the food and beverage sector, growing attempts to optimise different processes, improve sanitation, and ensure accurate packaging are likely to boost the usage of material handling equipment in the forecast period.

Market Share by Region

North America represents a significant portion of the automated material handling equipment market share due to the growing adoption of automation technologies in the region. The introduction of stringent government regulations aimed at ensuring the safety of workers in workplaces is also fuelling the adoption of material handling automation solutions in North America.

The Asia Pacific automated material handling equipment market is also growing due to factors like rapid industrialisation and the increasing adoption of advanced technologies by manufacturers. There is also a surging demand for different types of material handling systems in flourishing end-use sectors like automotive, e-commerce, healthcare, and food and beverages.

Competitive Landscape

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global automated material handling equipment market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

Daifuku Co., Ltd.

established in 1937, is a pioneer in the automated material handling system market. Its systems combine storage, conveying, control, sorting, and picking to serve diverse sectors such as manufacturing and automotive. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company uses innovative technologies to meet the diverse requirements of its customers.

Jungheinrich AG

is a leading intralogistics company that is based in Hamburg, Germany. The company has established its position as a pioneer in the material handling sector and aims to develop warehouses of the future through its innovative solutions. The company is committed to all areas of intralogistics, ranging from industrial trucks to automated intralogistics solutions.

Kardex Holding AG

is a prominent intralogistics solution provider and one of the largest suppliers of material handling systems and automated storage systems. It also maintains, develops, and produces dynamic retrieval and storage systems and automated high-bay warehouses. With its presence in nearly 30 countries, the company is listed on the Swiss SIX Stock Exchange.

*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*

Other automated material handling equipment manufacturers include KION GROUP AG, SSI SCHAEFER Group, Honeywell International Inc, KNAPP AG, Mecalux, S.A., Siemens AG, KUKA AG, Toyota Industries Corp., BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, Krones AG (System Logistics S.p.A.), Interroll Holding AG, TGW Logistics Group, and viastore SYSTEMS GmbH.

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2025, the market attained a value of nearly USD 49.09 Billion.

The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 8.50% between 2026 and 2035.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach about USD 110.99 Billion by 2035.

The major market drivers are rapid industrialisation and the advent of Industry 4.0.

The key trends aiding the market growth are the increasing adoption of advanced technologies by businesses, the increasing development of smart factories with reduced wastage and enhanced operational effectiveness, and the advent of 5G technology.

The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

Software, hardware, and services are the various components of automated material handling equipment.

The different end uses of automated material handling equipment are automotive, semiconductors and electronics, food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and aviation, among others.

The several products considered in the market report are robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyor and sortation systems, cranes, and automated guided vehicles (AGV).

The significant system types of automated material handling equipment are unit load material handling systems and bulk load material handling systems.

The major players in the market are Daifuku Co., Ltd., Jungheinrich AG, Kardex Holding AG, KION GROUP AG, SSI SCHAEFER Group, Honeywell International Inc, KNAPP AG, Mecalux, S.A., Siemens AG, KUKA AG, Toyota Industries Corp., BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG, Krones AG (System Logistics S.p.A.), Interroll Holding AG, TGW Logistics Group, and viastore SYSTEMS GmbH, among others.

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REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2025
Historical Period 2019-2025
Forecast Period 2026-2035
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Component
  • Product
  • System Type
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Component
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Services
Breakup by Product
  • Robots
  • Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
  • Conveyor and Sortation Systems
  • Cranes
  • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Breakup by System Type
  • Unit Load Material Handling Systems
  • Bulk Load Material Handling Systems
Breakup by End Use
  • Automotive
  • Semiconductors and Electronics
  • Food and Beverages
  • Chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Aviation
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Daifuku Co., Ltd.
  • Jungheinrich AG
  • Kardex Holding AG
  • KION GROUP AG
  • SSI SCHAEFER Group
  • Honeywell International Inc
  • KNAPP AG
  • Mecalux, S.A.
  • Siemens AG
  • KUKA AG
  • Toyota Industries Corp.
  • BEUMER Group GmbH & Co. KG
  • Krones AG (System Logistics S.p.A.)
  • Interroll Holding AG
  • TGW Logistics Group
  • viastore SYSTEMS GmbH
  • Others

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