Global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems Market Growth 2025-2031
Description
The global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market size is predicted to grow from US$ 11870 million in 2025 to US$ 15420 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2031.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems refer to system solutions that apply automation technologies and information systems to intelligently manage and handle materials—such as transportation, conveying, sorting, stacking, temporary storage, and retrieval—throughout manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing processes with minimal human intervention. These systems integrate key technological modules including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), conveyors, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robotic sorters, stacker cranes, conveyor control systems, Warehouse Management Software (WMS), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), enabling precise material location, dynamic monitoring, efficient flow, and intelligent inventory optimization.
By collecting and analyzing real-time data, the system can automatically adjust workflows according to production and distribution demands, significantly improving warehouse space utilization, reducing labor costs, minimizing material loss, and enhancing overall supply chain responsiveness and flexibility. Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems have been widely adopted in industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive, express logistics, and food and pharmaceuticals, empowering enterprises to build efficient, intelligent, and green modern supply chains and serving as critical infrastructure for industrial upgrading and digital transformation.
Market Development Opportunities & Main Driving Factors
The rapid expansion of e-commerce and smart manufacturing has driven explosive demand for automated warehousing; the maturation of 5G, IoT, and AI technologies significantly enhances system efficiency and cost optimization; and government policies promoting intelligent manufacturing and green supply chains provide stable support for the industry.
Market Challenges, Risks, & Restraints
Although automation systems can substantially reduce labor costs, their high upfront investment and lengthy ROI may deter SMEs from deployment; the lack of unified industry standards and platform compatibility adds integration and maintenance complexity; and cybersecurity and data privacy risks cannot be overlooked, as attacks or failures in critical facilities can lead to production halts and economic losses.
Downstream Demand Trends
Manufacturing and logistics enterprises increasingly seek flexible, customized solutions, driving the development of modular and scalable systems; niche sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cold chain, and fresh-food e-commerce, with special requirements for temperature control and real-time monitoring, spur dedicated automated sorting and storage equipment; and the emphasis on green, low-carbon practices in procurement decisions pushes the industry toward energy-saving, emission-reduction, and sustainable development.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales for 2025 through 2031. With Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGV)
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Conveyor & Sortation Systems
Robotic Systems
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Retail
Transportation & Logistics
Manufacturing
Energy
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Murata Machinery
Siemens
Beumer
Swisslog Holdings
Dematic
Bosch Rexroth
JBT Corporation
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America
Daifuku Webb Holding
Toyota Material Handling
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market?
What factors are driving Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
The impact of the latest U.S. tariff measures and the corresponding policy responses from countries worldwide on market competitiveness, regional economic performance, and supply chain configurations will be comprehensively evaluated in this report.
Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems refer to system solutions that apply automation technologies and information systems to intelligently manage and handle materials—such as transportation, conveying, sorting, stacking, temporary storage, and retrieval—throughout manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing processes with minimal human intervention. These systems integrate key technological modules including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), conveyors, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), robotic sorters, stacker cranes, conveyor control systems, Warehouse Management Software (WMS), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), enabling precise material location, dynamic monitoring, efficient flow, and intelligent inventory optimization.
By collecting and analyzing real-time data, the system can automatically adjust workflows according to production and distribution demands, significantly improving warehouse space utilization, reducing labor costs, minimizing material loss, and enhancing overall supply chain responsiveness and flexibility. Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems have been widely adopted in industries such as electronics manufacturing, automotive, express logistics, and food and pharmaceuticals, empowering enterprises to build efficient, intelligent, and green modern supply chains and serving as critical infrastructure for industrial upgrading and digital transformation.
Market Development Opportunities & Main Driving Factors
The rapid expansion of e-commerce and smart manufacturing has driven explosive demand for automated warehousing; the maturation of 5G, IoT, and AI technologies significantly enhances system efficiency and cost optimization; and government policies promoting intelligent manufacturing and green supply chains provide stable support for the industry.
Market Challenges, Risks, & Restraints
Although automation systems can substantially reduce labor costs, their high upfront investment and lengthy ROI may deter SMEs from deployment; the lack of unified industry standards and platform compatibility adds integration and maintenance complexity; and cybersecurity and data privacy risks cannot be overlooked, as attacks or failures in critical facilities can lead to production halts and economic losses.
Downstream Demand Trends
Manufacturing and logistics enterprises increasingly seek flexible, customized solutions, driving the development of modular and scalable systems; niche sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cold chain, and fresh-food e-commerce, with special requirements for temperature control and real-time monitoring, spur dedicated automated sorting and storage equipment; and the emphasis on green, low-carbon practices in procurement decisions pushes the industry toward energy-saving, emission-reduction, and sustainable development.
LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales for 2025 through 2031. With Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Automated Guided Vehicle Systems (AGV)
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Conveyor & Sortation Systems
Robotic Systems
Other
Segmentation by Application:
Retail
Transportation & Logistics
Manufacturing
Energy
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Murata Machinery
Siemens
Beumer
Swisslog Holdings
Dematic
Bosch Rexroth
JBT Corporation
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America
Daifuku Webb Holding
Toyota Material Handling
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market?
What factors are driving Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems break out by Type, by Application?
Please note: The report will take approximately 2 business days to prepare and deliver.
Table of Contents
97 Pages
- *This is a tentative TOC and the final deliverable is subject to change.*
- 1 Scope of the Report
- 2 Executive Summary
- 3 Global by Company
- 4 World Historic Review for Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems by Geographic Region
- 5 Americas
- 6 APAC
- 7 Europe
- 8 Middle East & Africa
- 9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
- 10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
- 11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
- 12 World Forecast Review for Automated Material Handling and Storage Systems by Geographic Region
- 13 Key Players Analysis
- 14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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