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Warehouse Automation Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Type, By Technology, By Application, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Published Oct 01, 2025
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Description

The warehouse automation market size is expected to reach USD 119.79 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Warehouse Automation Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, By Technology, By Application, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The warehouse automation market offers solutions for e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, including advanced and mechanized warehouses, AS/RS, AMRs, conveyors, and warehouse management software for efficient storage, handling and order fulfillment.

Market growth is driven by rising e-commerce volumes and labor shortages in logistics. In addition, adoption of AI- and IoT-based automation solutions is accelerating efficiency and operational performance.

Warehouse Automation Market Report Highlights

Based on type, the advanced warehouse segment dominated in 2024, driven by robotics, AI integration, and real-time data systems improving operational efficiency.

In terms of technology, the AS/RS segment dominated in 2024, driven by efficient inventory management and improved warehouse accuracy.

Based on application, the e-commerce segment dominated in 2024, fueled by high online retail demand and faster order fulfillment requirements.

North America dominated the global market in 2024, supported by strong manufacturing infrastructure and technology adoption.

Asia Pacific is projected to record the fastest growth, driven by industrial expansion and government initiatives supporting smart logistics.

Key players in the global market include Dematic, Swisslog Holding AG, Honeywell International Inc., Daifuku Co., Ltd., KNAPP Group, SSI SCHAEFER Group, Vanderlande, Toyota Industries Corporation, Körber AG, GreyOrange, Locus Robotics, and Zebra Technologies.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report based on type, technology, application, and region:

By Type (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Basic Warehouse

Warehouse System

Mechanized Warehouse

Advanced Warehouse

By Technology (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Voice Picking and Tasking

Automated Sortation Systems

Others

By Application (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

E-commerce

Grocery

Apparel

Food & Beverage

Pharmaceutical

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Warehouse Automation Market Insights
4.1. Warehouse Automation Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Warehouse Automation Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Global E-Commerce Expansion Reshaped Warehouse Operations
4.2.1.2. Labor Shortages in Logistics Are Driving Market Adoption
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Installation and Maintenance Costs
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Warehouse Automation Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Basic Warehouse
5.3.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Basic Warehouse, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Warehouse System
5.4.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Warehouse System, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Mechanized Warehouse
5.5.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Mechanized Warehouse, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Advanced Warehouse
5.6.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Advanced Warehouse, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
6.3.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
6.4.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
6.5.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Voice Picking and Tasking
6.6.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Voice Picking and Tasking, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.7. Automated Sortation Systems
6.7.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Automated Sortation Systems, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.8. Others
6.8.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. E-commerce
7.3.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by E-commerce, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Grocery
7.4.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Grocery, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Apparel
7.5.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Apparel, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Food & Beverage
7.6.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Food & Beverage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Pharmaceutical
7.7.1. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Warehouse Automation Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Warehouse Automation Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Warehouse Automation Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. North America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. North America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Warehouse Automation Market – U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Warehouse Automation Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Warehouse Automation Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. Warehouse Automation Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. UK: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Warehouse Automation Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. France: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. Warehouse Automation Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. Warehouse Automation Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. Warehouse Automation Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9. Warehouse Automation Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10. Warehouse Automation Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11. Warehouse Automation Market – Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Warehouse Automation Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Warehouse Automation Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. China: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5. Warehouse Automation Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.2. India: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6. Warehouse Automation Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7. Warehouse Automation Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8. Warehouse Automation Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9. Warehouse Automation Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10. Warehouse Automation Market – Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11. Warehouse Automation Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Warehouse Automation Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. Warehouse Automation Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5. Warehouse Automation Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6. Warehouse Automation Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7. Warehouse Automation Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8. Warehouse Automation Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Warehouse Automation Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.2. Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4. Warehouse Automation Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5. Warehouse Automation Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6. Warehouse Automation Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7. Warehouse Automation Market – Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Technology, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Warehouse Automation Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Daifuku Co., Ltd.
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Dematic
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. GreyOrange
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Honeywell International Inc.
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. KNAPP Group
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Körber AG
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Locus Robotics
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. SSI SCHAEFER Group
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Swisslog Holding AG
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Toyota Industries Corporation
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Vanderlande
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Zebra Technologies
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
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