Material Handling Robots Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis By Type (Articulated Material Handling Robots, SCARA Material Handling Robot, Parallel Material Handling Robot) By Application (Automotive, Chemical, Rubber and Plastic, Electrical and Electronics, Metal and Machinery, Food, Beverages and Pharmaceuticals, and Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2033

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MATERIAL HANDLING ROBOTS MARKET OVERVIEW

global material handling robots market to touch USD 32.8 billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 16%. The market size was USD 8.63 billion in 2024 during the forecast period 2025 To 2033. Asia-Pacific is dominating the material handling robots market share in 2025.

In the market study, our analysts have considered material handling robots players such as FANUC (Japan), KUKA (Germany), ABB (Switzerland), Yaskawa (Motoman)(Japan), Nachi (Japan), Kawasaki Robotics(Japan), Comau (Italy), EPSON Robots (Japan) and Others.

Palletizing and de-palletizing, pick-and-place operations, and the packaging industry are just a few of the applications for material handling robots. They are employed to increase the consistency, agility, and effectiveness of material handling in the production processes. The employment of material handling robots in a manufacturing facility not only lessens workplace hazards but also enhances the company's lean management approach. Robots that handle materials can oversee case-picking tasks as well as trolleys for customer service centers or the production of parts for production lines. Robots that handle materials can lift more than 150 lbs (68 kg). Almost every material in a warehouse can be lifted and moved by the dual-arm manipulator. Such robots assist in lowering worker tiredness and accidents.

The industrial sector frequently uses robotic material handling. Robotic arms transferring production parts—typically on or off a conveyor belt or to hold a part in place for manufacture—are referred to as material handling. Due to their consistent ability to increase productivity across a broad range of applications, robotic material handling is in high demand. The significantly higher uptime of these systems is largely responsible for their advantages. Manual material handling is unreliable, slow, and less efficient. With the exception of brief downtimes for maintenance, robots can consistently work around the clock. Such advantages are anticipated to aid in the market's development.

COVID-19 IMPACT

Market Growth Hampered Due To The Reduced Demand 

The COVID-19 has had a staggering impact on the industry; manufacturing companies had been shut for months, while some of the firms were still operating to meet necessities. The pandemic was an unanticipated event that significantly hurt the world economy. The economy's bleak outlook has reduced demand across a number of industries. One of the largest markets for material handling robots is the automobile sector. The automobile sector had to cut production as a result of the decline in demand. Some businesses began operations at half capacity. These scenarios demonstrate a decline in the industry's growth and a decline in demand for material-handling robots.

LATEST TRENDS

Technological Advances To Increase The Demand For Material Handling Robots

Manual material handling tasks are among the riskiest for ordinary workers. Even if they do not entail dangerous items, there is always a possibility that individuals will put their health under unnecessary strain. Businesses use robots to perform jobs that might normally need human labor. Almost every sector that moves parts or products at scale can profit greatly from robotic handling thanks to its ability to speed up changeovers, save space on the floor, and ensure consistency. The significant factors contributing to the growth of the material handling robotics market share include an increased focus on technological progressions by major manufacturers, an increase in the upgrading of current facilities with cutting-edge systems, and an increase in the implementation of robots across multiple industries to provide automation in the processes and operations.

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MATERIAL HANDLING ROBOTS MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the market can be segmented into Articulated Material Handling Robots, SCARA Material Handling Robot and Parallel Material Handling Robot. By the type segment, Articulated Material Handling Robots are the largest segment.

By Application

Based on application, the market can be divided into Automotive, Chemical, Rubber and Plastic, Electrical and Electronics, Metal and Machinery, Food, Beverages and Pharmaceuticals and Others. The automotive segment holds the majority of the market share by application.

DRIVING FACTORS

Market Demand To Increase Due To Rising Manufacturing Facilities

Due to their increased productivity, material handling robots have made the work for manufacturers seamless. The economy has been rebuilding as the pandemic has subsided, and there are more factories producing goods globally. Manufacturing and demand are both rising at the same period, and to keep up with the rising demand, industries need more manufacturing units. With the addition of more manufacturing facilities, a need for streamlining the work and reducing time consumption in production functions while improving accuracy has emerged. Due to these factors, it is anticipated that the market for material handling robots will continue to grow throughout the course of the forecast period.

Cost Effectiveness And Enhanced Safety To Drive The Market Growth

The cost of labor, which is an important input for manufacturing firms in determining their expenses and factors of production, is rising exponentially as inflation rises on a regular basis. Material handling robots are revolutionizing the way traditional industrial operations are done, and even though the initial investment cost is costly compared to other options, the ultimate cost of production is much lower and more accurate. Better products and a safer working environment have made this a priority for manufacturers. Therefore, during the forecast period, these variables are anticipated to fuel market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Technical Challenges To Restrict The Market Growth

Operations and maintenance of material handling robots need specialized technical knowledge, abilities, and competence that few individuals understand. The lack of technological know-how and knowledge will restrict the material handling market from expanding. Additionally, the market growth will also be slowed down by technological difficulties, interoperability problems, and costly installation and maintenance costs. The market growth would be further hampered by large-scale technological restrictions in developing economies.

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MATERIAL HANDLING ROBOTS MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific Is Dominating Sector Due To The Technological Adoption

Asia-Pacific is the dominating region for the material handling robots market during the forecast period, the rise is ascribed to the expanding use of technological breakthroughs in material handling robots in order to meet the growing need for the modernization of industrial operations and commercial processes. The need for material handling robots is rising as many firms as possible in the area concentrate on automating conventional manual business procedures. The forecast period is expected to see continued growth in Europe, which is the second-leading region for material handling robots.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus On Partnerships To Gain A Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by collaborating with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

List of Top Material Handling Robots Companies

• FANUC (Japan)
• KUKA (Germany)
• ABB (Switzerland)
• Yaskawa (Motoman) (Japan)
• Nachi (Japan)
• Kawasaki Robotics (Japan)
• Comau (Italy)
• EPSON Robots (Japan)
• Staubli (Switzerland)
• Omron Adept Technologies (US)
• DENSO Robotics (Japan)
• OTC Daihen (Japan)
• Toshiba (Japan)
• Mitsubishi Electric (Japan)
• Universal Robots (Denmark)
• Hyundai Robotics (Korea)
• Siasun (China)
• Anhui EFORT Intelligent Equipment (China)
• Estun Automation (China)
• Guangzhou CNC Equipment (China)
• STEP Electric Corporation (China)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, etc. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.