South Korea Industrial Robotics Market Size & Outlook

The industrial robotics market in South Korea is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 4,817.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.2% is expected of South Korea industrial robotics market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$2,806.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$4,817.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.2%
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South Korea industrial robotics market highlights

  • The South Korea industrial robotics market generated a revenue of USD 2,806.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4,817.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, electrical/electronics was the largest revenue generating end use in 2024.
  • Chemical, Rubber, & Plastics is the most lucrative end use segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Industrial robotics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 2,806.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 4,817.8 million
Growth rate9.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentElectrical/electronics
Fastest growing segmentChemical, Rubber, & Plastics
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAutomotive, Electrical/Electronics, Metal/Heavy Machinery, Chemical, Rubber, & Plastics, Food
Key market players worldwideABB Ltd, YASKAWA Electric Corp, Mitsubishi Electric Corp, KUKA Robotics, Fanuc Corp, Denso Corp, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, OMRON Corp, Nachi Fujikoshi, Stellantis NV


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Korea accounted for 8.3% of the global industrial robotics market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China industrial robotics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 3,449.1 million by 2030.

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Industrial Robotics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Stellantis NV View profile 258275 Taurusavenue 1, Hoofddorp, NH, Netherlands, 2132 LS https://www.stellantis.com
Nachi Fujikoshi View profile 5001-10000 Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan, Asia http://www.nachi-fujikoshi.co.jp/
KUKA Robotics View profile 5001-10000 Augsburg, Bayern, Germany, Europe https://www.kuka.com
YASKAWA Electric Corp View profile 15022 2-1, Kurosaki-shiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, 806-0004 http://www.yaskawa.co.jp
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd View profile 38254 Kobe Crystal Tower, 1-3, Higashikawasaki-cho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-8680 http://www.khi.co.jp
Denso Corp View profile 195471 1-1 Showa-cho, Kariya, Japan, 448-8661 http://www.denso.co.jp
Fanuc Corp View profile 11532 3580, Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, Japan, 401-0597 http://www.fanuc.co.jp
ABB Ltd View profile 108700 Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, Switzerland, 8050 https://www.abb.com
OMRON Corp View profile 28034 Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8530 http://www.omron.co.jp
Mitsubishi Electric Corp View profile 149134 Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8310 https://www.mitsubishielectric.com

South Korea industrial robotics market outlook

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Electrical/electronics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 27.66% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea industrial robotics market based on automotive, electrical/electronics, metal/heavy machinery, chemical, rubber, & plastics, food covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The industrial robotics market in South Korea recorded a market share of 12.5% in 2023. The trend of electrical and electronics industry using robotics for automation of process is expected to drive the growth of the market.

Moreover, after “The Serious Disasters Punishment Act” was implemented in South Korea in 2022, it was observed that manufacturers rushed to adopt robotics and automation in factories to mitigate legal risks associated with workplace injuries.

Furthermore, the country's strong emphasis on technological innovation, government initiatives promoting automation and Industry 4.0 adoption, the need to enhance productivity and efficiency in manufacturing processes, and the continuous advancements in robotics technology driving increased affordability and adaptability of robotic solutions for various industries.

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