Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, Forecast Period, 2024-2030

The Automated Material Handling Equipment Market is experiencing robust expansion, with market size projected to increase from (33.3 Billion) 2025 to (54.2 Billion) 2030, demonstrating a consistent year-over-year growth rate of 9.6%. Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, , by Applications (Residential, Commercial, Hospital, Government Agencies, Academic Institutes, Assembly, Others) , by Operation (Packaging & Distribution, Waste Management, Storage & Transportation, Assembly) And Regions (North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa)) : Industry Forecast and Opportunity Analysis for 2025 - 2030

Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) markets include designing, manufacturing, installing, and using systems for automating the movement, storage, and control of materials within a facility or across a supply chain. AMHE would improve efficiency by eliminating manual handling, reducing errors, and optimising workflows. They may range from simple conveyors and automated storage retrieval systems (AS/RS) to complicated robotic systems, autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs), and consolidated software platforms that govern the entire material flow. These solutions are of prime importance to industries with high volumes in goods such as warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, and e-commerce.

Automated Material Handling Equipment Report Highlights

Report Metrics	Details
Forecast period	2019-2030
Base Year Of Estimation	2024
Growth Rate	CAGR of 9.6%
Forecast Value (2030)	USD 54.2 Billion
Key Market Players	Schaefer System International Ltd. (Germany) Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (U.S.) Godrej Group (India) Liebherr Group (Switzerland) KUKA AG (Germany) Kion Group AG (Germany) Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (U.S.) Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan) Beumer Group (Germany) Crown Equipment Corporation (U.S.) Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. (Japan) Action Construction Equipment Ltd. (India) Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan) Swisslog Holding AG (Germany) Jungheinrich AG (Germany)
By Region	North America(United States, Canada, Mexico) South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America) Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe) Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific) MEA(Middle East, Africa)

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Trends

The AMH market is flourishing because of advances in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence systems. The new improvements are making normal warehouses and distribution centres replace high and rich automated facilities. The collaboration will include every part of material handling—from collaborative robots to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). AMH markets are shaped by certain trends. These two factors have been pivotal to the growth of the market over the Asia Pacific region, with respect to Industry 4.0 acceptance across nations in the region and the increased adoption of AMH systems in China, Japan, South Korea, and India. A lot of e-commerce is also contributing towards managing the needs for a general automated reaction towards a wide range of different SKUs and customer demands. Besides, there is a demand coming from the automotive paradigm in terms of leaning more towards a philosophy of lean manufacturing supported by the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, which is creating demand for increasingly automated material handling systems.

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Leading Players

The key players profiled in the report are Action Construction Equipment Ltd. (India), KUKA AG (Germany), Godrej Group (India), Beumer Group (Germany), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), Kion Group AG (Germany), Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. (Japan), Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (U.S.), Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), Schaefer System International Ltd. (Germany), Swisslog Holding AG (Germany), Liebherr Group (Switzerland), Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (U.S.), Crown Equipment Corporation (U.S.), Jungheinrich AG (Germany)

Growth Accelerators

Another factor in the growth of this market would be the increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 by several sectors, accompanied by a growing number of startups launching robotic solutions for warehouse automation. However, an important part of this demand comes from the fact that the automotive industry is adopting leanness in manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies. Promising opportunities in growth will exist in the expansion of intralogistics areas, especially in Southeast Asia. AI, machine learning, sensors, vision, and other technologies are significantly increasing the mobility, connectivity, and collaboration of automated material handling equipment and boosting market growth, as mentioned above.

Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Segmentation analysis

The Global Automated Material Handling Equipment is segmented by Application, and Region.
. The Application segment categorizes the market based on its usage such as Residential, Commercial, Hospital, Government Agencies, Academic Institutes, Assembly, Others. Geographically, the market is assessed across key Regions like North America(United States, Canada, Mexico), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe(Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific(China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA(Middle East, Africa) and others, each presenting distinct growth opportunities and challenges influenced by the regions.

Competitive Landscape

The Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) marketplace is very dynamic; thus, the critical players are currently focusing on innovating, automating, and integrating advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics. The most reputable companies in this line are Daifuku, KION Group, Toyota Industries, and Honeywell Intelligrated, which dominate the market on the basis of their all-encompassing end products in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centres. Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships are common footprints in this scenario. Emerging or smaller companies are increasing competition by offering cheap and customised solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). On the other hand, increased e-commerce, the push for smart factories, and efficiency in operation are factors fuelling this market growth. However, identifying high initial costs, integration issues, and skilled labour for modern system maintenance is still a hindrance for new entrants trying to be established within this space.

Challenges In Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

The Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) industry is fraught with several hurdles, particularly with high capital investments and maintenance costs. To automate a plant, a company has to spend much on the purchase, integration, and maintenance of such robotics, conveyors, and automated storage systems. These costs put people, especially small and medium enterprises, out of the line of penetration. Also, a breakdown or malfunction of the technical software can bring about downtime in the system. It requires skilled human resources to operate and maintain an automated system. In addition, the dearth of trained specialists in robotics and automation technology would contribute to slow adoption. Cybersecurity threats are growing because AMHE is more dependent on interconnection among systems; therefore, such systems are vulnerable to cyber threats and data breaches. It adds a lot to the complexity of compliant integration with the existing infrastructure, such as regulatory requirements and so on, that further hampers seamless adoption across industries.

Risks & Prospects in Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

The emergence of Industry 4.0, smart factories, robotics, and their integration is making room for advanced solutions such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic arms, and conveyor systems. Efficiency increases, reduces costs, and optimises labour are the strongest drives towards investment by companies in AMHE. Demand for customer-specific, real-time tracking and data-based decision-making are also great catalysts for innovation in AI and IoT-enabled material handling solutions. Emerging forward markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, are becoming attractive elsewhere due to rapid industrialisation and expansion of logistics networks. US initiatives in sustainability are also driving the adoption of energy-efficient, eco-friendly automation solutions, thereby creating an environment for AMHE as one of the key enablers of any modern supply chain transformation.

Key Target Audience

, The major target consumer segments for the automated material handling equipment market include industries such as manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, automotive, and food & beverage, where efficiency and automation are crucial. Major adopters are large-scale warehouses, distribution centres, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers adopting automation for faster operations at reduced costs. Robotics and AI-driven systems are gaining traction, especially in the e-commerce and retail spaces, with companies striving for a streamlined inventory management process followed by effective order fulfilment., At the same time, the system integrator, technology provider, and equipment manufacturer are part of the key players in developing and deploying AMHE solutions. Their developing and implementing policies within which there are provisions for workplace safety and efficiency also include government bodies and regulatory organisations. Indeed, they have a foothold in the growing segment of small and medium enterprises, with the introduction of automation becoming simplified and much more cost-efficient.

Merger and acquisition

The industry of automated material handling equipment has been one of very active merger and acquisition activity—an indication of the rapid evolution of the AMH in the world today. Industry giants are working hard to acquire many of the startups to have increased technology portfolios and sharpen their competitive edge. For example, there are mergers intended to allow companies to improve the reach of products, make better customer experiences, and broaden the capabilities of the material handling space. In March 2024, for instance, PR Industrial Srl and BlueBotics announced their plans to release the mobile robot solutions developed by both under their X-ACT label. In March 2022, Toyota Industries Corporation acquired Viastore Systems for creating synergy and increasing the material handling product offering and footprint in Europe. Also, in March 2017, the acquisition of Vanderlande Company by Toyota Industries took place. Vanderlande specialises in process automation for luggage retrieval systems and warehouse operations. Such mergers and acquisitions would help companies in maximising knowledge and resource sharing in serving their current and future customer base better. >

Analyst Comment

The Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) market will witness significant growth and robust expansion primarily due to the increasing need for efficiency and automation in all major sectors and associated industries. Factors such as the growth of e-commerce, increased labour costs, and faster order processing are driving the demand for automated material handling equipment. This has resulted in enormous amounts of investments in warehousing and automated operations for all companies seeking to optimise their operations and gain a competitive edge.