Automated Material Handling Equipment Market To Reach $151.92 Billion By 2033

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Growth & Trends

The global automated material handling equipment market size is expected to reach USD 151.92 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 10.0% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing labor costs in many countries are driving the demand for AMH equipment, which is replacing manual labor. It helps companies save costs by reducing the need for manual labor and increasing productivity. Further, e-commerce has created a need for faster and more efficient material handling systems. Automated Material Handling (AMH) equipment is used in e-commerce warehouses to handle large volumes of orders to ensure products are delivered to customers quickly and accurately. Technological advances have also made it possible to develop more sophisticated AMH equipment that is fast, accurate, and reliable. These systems use sensors, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to automate material handling tasks.

Automated storage and retrieval systems can significantly reduce variable costs by eliminating the need for manual labor for tasks such as assembly, picking, storing, and inventory replenishment. Warehouses and distribution centers require the regular replenishment of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventories to maintain uninterrupted processes, making shelf arrangement and grouping critical. Efficient space utilization is vital for the bottom line of warehouses and distribution centers. For instance, in September 2022, Aurora Organic Dairy, a producer of organic milk and butter for U.S. retailers, sought the help of Westfalia Technologies Inc. to design an AS/RS solution for a significant warehouse addition. The AS/RS enabled the company to build a highly automated warehouse adjacent to the milk plant to accommodate growth in a limited square footage area while recasting the whole warehousing process from production to shipping to staging.

Labor shortages are compelling organizations to seek robots to ensure their stability. Industries such as janitorial services, commercial and home delivery, food and beverage, healthcare, and manufacturing are expected to benefit from autonomous mobile and collaborative robots. Technologically advanced countries such as South Korea and Japan are at the forefront of manufacturing next-generation AMH equipment. For instance, in March 2023, THIRA Robotics launched a new generation of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to operate in harsh facility conditions, previously unsuitable for automation. This development is likely a significant advancement in the automation industry. The company aimed to present five models and demonstrations of AMR operating on sloped and uneven flooring at Promat.

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Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Report Highlights

• By product, the robots segment led the market and held the largest revenue share of over 23% in 2025. The warehouse management system segment is expected to showcase lucrative growth over the forecast period.

• By system type, the unit load material handling segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2025. The bulk load material handling segment is estimated to grow significantly over the forecast period.

• By vertical, e-commerce segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2025. The 3PL segment is predicted to foresee significant growth during the forecast period.

• Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the global automated material handling equipment market, with a revenue share of 38.6% by 2025.

• The automated material handling equipment market in East Asia led the Asia Pacific market and held the largest revenue share in 2025.

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented global automated material handling equipment market report based on product, system type, vertical, and region:

Automated Material Handling Equipment Product Outlook (Volume, Thousand Units, 2021 - 2033)

• Robots

• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)

  • Unit Load

  • Mid & Mini Load

  • Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

  • Carousel

  • Shuttle

• Conveyors Systems

• Sortation Systems

• Cranes

• Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Collaborative Robots

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

  • Goods-to-Person Picking Robots

  • Self-driving Forklifts

  • Autonomous Inventory Robots

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

• Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)

  • Tow Vehicle

  • Unit Load Carrier

  • Pallet Truck

  • Forklift Truck

  • Hybrid Vehicles

  • Others

Automated Material Handling Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Robots

• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)

  • Unit Load

  • Mid & Mini Load

  • Vertical Lift Module (VLM)

  • Carousel

  • Shuttle

• Conveyors Systems

• Sortation Systems

• Cranes

• Warehouse Management System (WMS)

• Collaborative Robots

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR)

  • Goods-to-Person Picking Robots

  • Self-driving Forklifts

  • Autonomous Inventory Robots

  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

• Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)

  • Tow Vehicle

  • Unit Load Carrier

  • Pallet Truck

  • Forklift Truck

  • Hybrid Vehicles

  • Others

Automated Material Handling Equipment System Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Unit Load Material Handling

• Bulk Load Material Handling

Automated Material Handling Equipment Vertical Outlook (Volume, Thousand Units; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Automotive

• Semiconductor & Electronics

• E-Commerce

• Healthcare

• Metals & Heavy Machinery

• Food & Beverages

• Chemicals

• 3PL

• Aviation

• Others

Automated Material Handling Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • East Asia

    • China

    • Japan

    • South Korea

    • Hong Kong

    • Taiwan

  • India

  • Thailand

  • Indonesia

  • Vietnam

  • Singapore

  • Malaysia

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Mexico

  • Columbia

  • Chile

  • Argentina

  • Caribbean Region

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

List of Key Players in the Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

• Daifuku Co., Ltd.

• KION GROUP AG

• Schaefer Systems International, Inc.

• Honeywell International Inc.

• Toyota Material Handling International

• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

• Jungheinrich AG

• Hanwha Group

• JBT

• KUKA AG