Industrial Robots (Warehousing and Storage Robots) Market Report 2026

The industrial robots (warehousing and storage robots) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.64 billion in 2025 to $9.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of warehouse automation, labor cost escalation, expansion of organized retail, demand for faster order fulfillment, increase in warehouse scale operations.

The industrial robots (warehousing and storage robots) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of e-commerce logistics, demand for same day delivery, adoption of smart warehouses, shortage of manual labor, investment in robotic automation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated warehouse operations, increasing use of robots for pick and place tasks, growing deployment of autonomous mobile robots, expansion of robotic palletizing and depalletizing, higher focus on warehouse productivity optimization.

The increasing investments in warehouse automation are expected to drive the growth of industrial robots in the warehousing and storage market. Warehouse automation involves implementing advanced technologies and systems to streamline and optimize warehouse operations. Rising investments in this area are fueling demand for robotic solutions that improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall warehouse productivity. These investments facilitate the adoption of robots to meet the evolving requirements of automated warehousing systems. For example, in February 2025, the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology reported that the potential GVA attributable to robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) in warehouse logistics could reach £16 billion ($21.1 billion) by 2035 if full automation potential is realized, compared to £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) under current trends. Therefore, the growing investments in warehouse automation are propelling the market for industrial robots in warehousing and storage.

Technological advancements are shaping the market, with companies developing autonomous warehouse robotics systems to optimize operations and enhance productivity. An autonomous warehouse robotics system is a framework using robotic systems to perform tasks such as picking, packing, and transporting goods with minimal human intervention, increasing efficiency and productivity. For instance, in March 2024, LG Electronics launched the LG CLOi CarryBot, an autonomous mobile robot designed to streamline material handling and improve warehouse efficiency. The robot features advanced autonomous navigation, integration with warehouse management systems, and high runtime with autonomous dock charging, enabling precise, reliable delivery while reducing physical strain on workers and enhancing overall productivity.

In January 2025, Symbotic Inc., a US-based robotics and automation company, acquired Walmart Inc.’s Advanced Systems and Robotics business for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Symbotic to expand its automated warehouse and fulfillment solutions by integrating Walmart’s robotics technologies, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and accelerating innovation in retail automation.

Major companies operating in the industrial robots (warehousing and storage robots) market are Daifuku, SSI Schaefer, Dematic, Murata Machinery, TGW Logistics Group, KNAPP AG, Vanderlande Industries, Mecalux, Swisslog, Kardex, AutoStore, Interroll, BEUMER Group, Fives Group, Bastian Solutions, Toyota Industries Corporation, Jungheinrich AG, KION Group, System Logistics, Witron Logistik + Informatik, Eoslift, GreyOrange.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial robots market in 2025. Western-Europe was the second-largest region in the global industrial robots market. The regions covered in the industrial robots (warehousing and storage robots) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial robots (warehousing and storage robots) market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The industrial robots in the warehousing and storage market consist of sales of delta robots, polar robots, and collaborative robots. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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