South Korea Industrial Robotics Market Size & Outlook
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South Korea industrial robotics market highlights
- The South Korea industrial robotics market generated a revenue of USD 2,270.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 5,493.5 million by 2033.
- The South Korea market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, electrical/electronics was the largest revenue generating end use in 2025.
- 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 2025 | USD 2,270.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 5,493.5 million |
| Growth rate | 11.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Electrical/electronics |
| Fastest growing segment | Chemical, Rubber, & Plastics |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Metal/Heavy Machinery, Food, Chemical, Rubber, & Plastics, Automotive, Electrical/Electronics |
| Key market players worldwide | ABB 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 6.0% of the global industrial robotics market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China industrial robotics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 13,471.0 million by 2033.
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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Publish Date: Jun 16, 2026
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Industrial Robotics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric Corp | View profile | 149,134 | Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-8310 | www.mitsubishielectric.com |
| OMRON Corp | View profile | 28,034 | Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8530 | www.omron.co.jp |
| ABB Ltd | View profile | 108,700 | Affolternstrasse 44, Zurich, Switzerland, 8050 | www.abb.com |
| Fanuc Corp | View profile | 11,532 | 3580, Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, Japan, 401-0597 | www.fanuc.co.jp |
| Denso Corp | View profile | 195,471 | 1-1 Showa-cho, Kariya, Japan, 448-8661 | www.denso.co.jp |
| Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd | View profile | 38,254 | Kobe Crystal Tower, 1-3, Higashikawasaki-cho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan, 650-8680 | www.khi.co.jp |
| YASKAWA Electric Corp | View profile | 15,022 | 2-1, Kurosaki-shiroishi, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Japan, 806-0004 | www.yaskawa.co.jp |
| KUKA Robotics | View profile | 5001-10000 | Augsburg, Bayern, Germany, Europe | www.kuka.com |
| Nachi Fujikoshi | View profile | 5001-10000 | Toyama-shi, Toyama, Japan, Asia | www.nachi-fujikoshi.co.jp/ |
| Stellantis NV | View profile | 258,275 | Taurusavenue 1, Hoofddorp, NH, Netherlands, 2132 LS | www.stellantis.com |
South Korea Industrial Robotics Market Outlook
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Electrical/Electronics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 28.05% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the South Korea industrial robotics market based on metal/heavy machinery, food, chemical, rubber, & plastics, automotive, electrical/electronics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
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.
- South Korea Industrial Robotics Market End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Automotive
- Electrical/Electronics
- Metal/Heavy Machinery
- Chemical, Rubber, & Plastics
- Food
- Others
- South Korea Industrial Robotics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Handling
- Assembling & Disassembling
- Welding & Soldering
- Cleanroom
- Dispensing
- Processing
- Others
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South Korea Industrial Robotics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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