South Africa Logistics Automation Market Size & Outlook
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South Africa logistics automation market highlights
- The South Africa logistics automation market generated a revenue of USD 328.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 978.8 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, hardware was the largest revenue generating component in 2025.
- Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Logistics automation market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 328.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 978.8 million |
| Growth rate | 15% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Hardware |
| Fastest growing segment | Services |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Hardware, Software, Services |
| Key market players worldwide | KION GROUP AG, Daifuku Co Ltd, Swisslog, Honeywell International Inc, Murata Machinery, Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos, KNAPP AG, TGW Logistics Group, Kardex Holding AG Registered Shares, Mecalux Spain, BEUMER Group, SSI SCHAEFER, Vanderlande, Wetron Transport & Logistics, Oracle Corp, One Network Enterprises, SAP SE ADR |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.7% of the global logistics automation market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia logistics automation market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,186.8 million by 2033.
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Logistics Automation Market Scope
Logistics Automation Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetron Transport & Logistics | View profile | 101-250 | Weert, Limburg, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.wetron.nl |
| Mecalux Spain | View profile | 1001-5000 | Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe | https://www.mecalux.com/ |
| Murata Machinery | View profile | 501-1000 | Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan, Asia | http://muratec.net/ |
| One Network Enterprises | View profile | 501-1000 | Dallas, Texas, United States, North America | https://www.onenetwork.com |
| SSI SCHAEFER | View profile | 10001+ | Neunkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | https://www.ssi-schaefer.com |
| KNAPP AG | View profile | 1001-5000 | Radegund Bei Graz, Steiermark, Austria, Europe | https://www.knapp.com |
| Vanderlande | View profile | 1001-5000 | Veghel, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, Europe | https://www.vanderlande.com |
| BEUMER Group | View profile | 5001-10000 | Beckum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | https://www.beumergroup.com |
| TGW Logistics Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Marchtrenk, Oberosterreich, Austria, Europe | http://www.tgw-group.com |
| Swisslog | View profile | 5001-10000 | Buchs, Inner-Rhoden, Switzerland, Europe | http://swisslog.com |
| Kardex Holding AG Registered Shares | View profile | 2400 | Thurgauerstrasse 40, Zurich, Switzerland, 8050 | https://www.kardex.com |
| Jungheinrich AG Vorz-Inhaber-Akt stimmrechtslos | View profile | 48492 | Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 129, Hamburg, Germany, 22047 | https://www.jungheinrich.com |
| Daifuku Co Ltd | View profile | 13020 | 3-2-11, Mitejima, Nishiyodogawa-ku,, Osaka, Japan, 555-0012 | http://www.daifuku.co.jp |
| KION GROUP AG | View profile | 42325 | Thea-Rasche-Strasse 8, Frankfurt am Main, HE, Germany, 60549 | https://www.kiongroup.com |
| Honeywell International Inc | View profile | 95000 | 855 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202 | https://www.honeywell.com |
| SAP SE ADR | View profile | 107602 | Dietmar-Hopp-Allee 16, Walldorf, BW, Germany, 69190 | https://www.sap.com |
| Oracle Corp | View profile | 164000 | 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 | https://www.oracle.com |
South Africa logistics automation market outlook
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Hardware was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.8% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa logistics automation market based on hardware, software, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
South Africa has one of the largest Information and Communications Technology (ICT) markets in Africa. Prominent U.S.-based technology companies such as IBM, Intel Corporation, and Microsoft have operations in South Africa.
To support the operations of these technology giants, the country has a developing technology infrastructure. Moreover, South Africa is home to prominent logistics automation market players such as KNAPP AG, an Austria-based company, and Jung heinrich AG, a Germany-based company.
NEPTEK and Storage Management Systems (SMS) are logistics automation companies based in South Africa. NEPTEK offers various solutions, including conveyor systems, palletizing systems, parcel handling systems, and warehouse automation.
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