Global Automated Storage And Retrieval Systems Market Size Study, by Function (Assembly, Distribution), by Vertical (Healthcare, Automotive), by Type, and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032
Description
The global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Market was valued at approximately USD 6.05 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period, reaching around USD 12.09 billion by 2032. The increasing adoption of warehouse automation, the rising need for enhanced supply chain efficiency, and the integration of AI, IoT, and machine learning in automated storage solutions are the primary growth drivers of this market.
AS/RS solutions are designed to streamline warehousing operations by automating material handling, reducing space utilization, and enhancing inventory tracking accuracy. These systems reduce labor costs by up to 60%, optimize vertical storage utilization, and ensure 99.9% pick accuracy, making them a critical investment for industries like e-commerce, automotive, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The growing need for faster and error-free order fulfillment in e-commerce and omnichannel retailing is further driving AS/RS adoption.
Additionally, the rise in labor shortages and increasing wages has compelled companies to invest in automation technologies. The demand for micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery, particularly in urban settings, is also boosting market growth. However, high initial investment costs, complex integration requirements, and the need for specialized expertise in operating AS/RS solutions pose challenges to market expansion. Despite these hurdles, advancements in robotics, real-time inventory tracking, and AI-powered automation are fostering significant opportunities for industry growth.
Regional Insights- North America dominated the AS/RS market in 2024, capturing 40.9% of the total market share. The United States remains the primary contributor, with major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target aggressively adopting warehouse automation solutions. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth from 2025 to 2030, driven by rapid industrialization, rising e-commerce penetration, and increasing investments in smart warehouses by companies in China, Japan, and India.
In Europe, the demand for AS/RS is fueled by the automotive and pharmaceutical industries, where high-precision inventory management and compliance with stringent regulations are crucial. Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are leading adopters of advanced automated storage technologies in manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to experience moderate growth, with investments in infrastructure, transportation, and logistics modernization fueling demand.
Major Market Players Included in this Report
• Dematic (KION GROUP AG)
• Daifuku Co., Ltd.
• Kardex
• Murata Machinery, Ltd.
• SSI SCHAEFER Group
• TGW Logistics Group
• Mecalux, S.A.
• KNAPP AG
• BEUMER Group
• KUKA AG
• Bastian Solutions, LLC
• System Logistics S.p.A.
• Exotec
• Attabotics
• OPEX Corporation
The Detailed Segments and Sub-Segments of the Market are Explained Below:
By Type
• Unit Load Cranes
• Mini Load Cranes
• Robotic Shuttle-Based
• Carousel-Based
• Vertical Lift Module
• Robotic Cube-Based
By Function
• Assembly
• Distribution
• Kitting
• Order Picking
• Storage
• Others
By Vertical
• Retail & E-commerce
• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Electronics & Semiconductors
• Others
By Region
North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
Latin America
• Brazil
Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
Key Takeaways
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years (2022-2032).
• Annualized revenue and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with market share insights from leading players.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations for future market positioning.
• Competitive structure evaluation with SWOT analysis of major companies.
• Demand-side and supply-side assessment of the market.
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AS/RS solutions are designed to streamline warehousing operations by automating material handling, reducing space utilization, and enhancing inventory tracking accuracy. These systems reduce labor costs by up to 60%, optimize vertical storage utilization, and ensure 99.9% pick accuracy, making them a critical investment for industries like e-commerce, automotive, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. The growing need for faster and error-free order fulfillment in e-commerce and omnichannel retailing is further driving AS/RS adoption.
Additionally, the rise in labor shortages and increasing wages has compelled companies to invest in automation technologies. The demand for micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery, particularly in urban settings, is also boosting market growth. However, high initial investment costs, complex integration requirements, and the need for specialized expertise in operating AS/RS solutions pose challenges to market expansion. Despite these hurdles, advancements in robotics, real-time inventory tracking, and AI-powered automation are fostering significant opportunities for industry growth.
Regional Insights- North America dominated the AS/RS market in 2024, capturing 40.9% of the total market share. The United States remains the primary contributor, with major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and Target aggressively adopting warehouse automation solutions. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth from 2025 to 2030, driven by rapid industrialization, rising e-commerce penetration, and increasing investments in smart warehouses by companies in China, Japan, and India.
In Europe, the demand for AS/RS is fueled by the automotive and pharmaceutical industries, where high-precision inventory management and compliance with stringent regulations are crucial. Countries like Germany, the UK, and France are leading adopters of advanced automated storage technologies in manufacturing and logistics. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to experience moderate growth, with investments in infrastructure, transportation, and logistics modernization fueling demand.
Major Market Players Included in this Report
• Dematic (KION GROUP AG)
• Daifuku Co., Ltd.
• Kardex
• Murata Machinery, Ltd.
• SSI SCHAEFER Group
• TGW Logistics Group
• Mecalux, S.A.
• KNAPP AG
• BEUMER Group
• KUKA AG
• Bastian Solutions, LLC
• System Logistics S.p.A.
• Exotec
• Attabotics
• OPEX Corporation
The Detailed Segments and Sub-Segments of the Market are Explained Below:
By Type
• Unit Load Cranes
• Mini Load Cranes
• Robotic Shuttle-Based
• Carousel-Based
• Vertical Lift Module
• Robotic Cube-Based
By Function
• Assembly
• Distribution
• Kitting
• Order Picking
• Storage
• Others
By Vertical
• Retail & E-commerce
• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Electronics & Semiconductors
• Others
By Region
North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
Europe
• Germany
• UK
• France
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
Latin America
• Brazil
Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• South Africa
Key Takeaways
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years (2022-2032).
• Annualized revenue and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with market share insights from leading players.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations for future market positioning.
• Competitive structure evaluation with SWOT analysis of major companies.
• Demand-side and supply-side assessment of the market.
Please note:The single user license is non-downloadable and non-printable. Global Site license allows these actions.
Table of Contents
285 Pages
- Chapter 1. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Executive Summary
- 1.1. Market Snapshot
- 1.2. Regional Summary
- 1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Type
- 1.3.2. By Function
- 1.3.3. By Vertical
- 1.4. Key Market Trends
- 1.5. Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion
- Chapter 2. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Definition and Research Assumptions
- 2.1. Research Objective
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
- 2.3.3.1. Availability
- 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
- 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
- 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
- 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
- 2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
- 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
- 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
- 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
- 2.4. Estimation Methodology
- 2.5. Years Considered for the Study
- 2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
- Chapter 3. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Rising demand for warehouse automation and supply chain optimization
- 3.1.2. Increased labor costs and workforce shortages
- 3.1.3. Growth in e-commerce and omnichannel distribution networks
- 3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. High initial investment and operational costs
- 3.2.2. Complexity in integration with existing infrastructure
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Advancements in AI, IoT, and robotics for AS/RS systems
- 3.3.2. Expansion of micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery
- 3.3.3. Growing adoption of AS/RS in emerging economies
- Chapter 4. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter’s Five Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political Factors
- 4.2.2. Economic Factors
- 4.2.3. Social Factors
- 4.2.4. Technological Factors
- 4.2.5. Environmental Factors
- 4.2.6. Legal Factors
- 4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
- 4.4. Top Winning Strategies
- 4.5. Disruptive Trends
- 4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.7. Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion
- Chapter 5. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Type, 2022-2032
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Global Market Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.1. Unit Load Cranes
- 5.2.2. Mini Load Cranes
- 5.2.3. Robotic Shuttle-Based
- 5.2.4. Carousel-Based
- 5.2.5. Vertical Lift Module
- 5.2.6. Robotic Cube-Based
- Chapter 6. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Function, 2022-2032
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Global Market Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.2.1. Assembly
- 6.2.2. Distribution
- 6.2.3. Kitting
- 6.2.4. Order Picking
- 6.2.5. Storage
- Chapter 7. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Vertical, 2022-2032
- 7.1. Segment Dashboard
- 7.2. Global Market Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.1. Retail & E-commerce
- 7.2.2. Healthcare
- 7.2.3. Automotive
- 7.2.4. Aerospace & Defense
- 7.2.5. Electronics & Semiconductors
- 7.2.6. Others
- Chapter 8. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size & Forecasts by Region, 2022-2032
- 8.1. North America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8.1.1. U.S.
- 8.1.2. Canada
- 8.1.3. Mexico
- 8.2. Europe Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8.2.1. Germany
- 8.2.2. UK
- 8.2.3. France
- 8.2.4. Italy
- 8.2.5. Spain
- 8.2.6. Rest of Europe
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8.3.1. China
- 8.3.2. India
- 8.3.3. Japan
- 8.3.4. Australia
- 8.3.5. South Korea
- 8.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.4. Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8.4.1. Brazil
- 8.4.2. Mexico
- 8.4.3. Rest of Latin America
- 8.5. Middle East & Africa Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 8.5.2. UAE
- 8.5.3. South Africa
- 8.5.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
- 9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 9.1.1. Dematic (KION GROUP AG)
- 9.1.2. Daifuku Co., Ltd.
- 9.1.3. SSI SCHAEFER Group
- 9.2. Top Market Strategies
- 9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Dematic (KION GROUP AG)
- 9.3.2. Daifuku Co., Ltd.
- 9.3.3. Kardex
- 9.3.4. Murata Machinery, Ltd.
- 9.3.5. SSI SCHAEFER Group
- 9.3.6. TGW Logistics Group
- 9.3.7. Mecalux, S.A.
- 9.3.8. KNAPP AG
- 9.3.9. BEUMER Group
- 9.3.10. KUKA AG
- 9.3.11. Bastian Solutions, LLC
- 9.3.12. System Logistics S.p.A.
- 9.3.13. Exotec
- 9.3.14. Attabotics
- 9.3.15. OPEX Corporation
- Chapter 10. Research Process
- 10.1. Research Methodology
- 10.1.1. Data Collection Methods
- 10.1.2. Market Estimation Techniques
- 10.1.3. Market Validation
- 10.1.4. Final Publication
- List of Tables
- 1. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Report Scope
- 2. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 3. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 4. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts by Function, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts by Vertical, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6. North America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7. Europe Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8. Asia Pacific Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 9. Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 10. Middle East & Africa Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 11. U.S. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 12. Germany Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 13. China Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 14. Brazil Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
- 15. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Competitive Landscape Overview
- 16. SWOT Analysis of Key Players in the Market
- 17. Company Profiles and Revenue Analysis of Major Players
- 18. Industry Trends and Disruptive Innovations in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
- 19. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 20. PESTEL Analysis of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.
- List of Figures
- 1. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Research Methodology
- 2. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Estimation Techniques
- 3. Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
- 4. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Key Trends, 2022-2032
- 5. Growth Prospects in the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, 2022-2032
- 6. Porter’s Five Forces Model for the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 7. PESTEL Analysis of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- 8. Value Chain Analysis of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Industry
- 9. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Revenue by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 10. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Revenue by Function, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 11. Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Revenue by Vertical, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 12. Regional Snapshot of the Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market, 2022 & 2032
- 13. North America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 14. Europe Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 15. Asia Pacific Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 16. Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 17. Middle East & Africa Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 18. Market Share Analysis of Key Players in the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market (2024)
- 19. Technological Advancements in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems
- 20. Disruptive Trends Impacting the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market
- This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.
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