USD 47.72 billion
Logistics Automation Market Size, Share, and Growth Analysis
Logistics Automation Market By Component (Hardware, Software), By Function (Warehouse Automation, Transportation Automation), By Logistics Type, By Organization Size, By Software Application, By Vertical, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032
Report ID:
SQMIG45B2063 |
Region:
Global |
Published Date: February, 2025
Pages:
197
|Tables:
92
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Logistics Automation Market Insights
Global Logistics Automation Market size was valued at USD 47.72 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 53.35 billion in 2024 to USD 130.22 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The logistics industry is undergoing some major changes as emphasis on efficiency increases around the world. Increasing burden on logistics companies on the back of booming e-commerce activity, industrialization, and urbanization is also promoting the demand for logistics automation. Advancements in logistics automation technologies and high investments in development of the same are also favoring market growth. Moreover, rising costs of labor and shortage of skilled workforce are also expected to promote the demand for logistics automation across the study period and beyond. Growing demand for faster deliveries around the world will also act in favor of logistics automation companies going forward. Increasing emphasis on improving supply chains to optimize operations will also favor market development in the future. On the contrary, high costs of deployment, complexities in integration, and economic uncertainty are slated to key restraints for logistics automation demand in the long run.
Market snapshot - 2025-2032
Global Market Size
Largest Segment
Large Enterprises
Fastest Growth
Small and Medium Enterprises
Growth Rate
11.8% CAGR
Global Logistics Automation Market ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region (%)
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Logistics Automation Market Segments Analysis
Global Logistics Automation Market is segmented by Component, Function, Logistics Type, Organization Size, Software Application, Vertical and region. Based on Component, the market is segmented into Hardware, Software and Services. Based on Function, the market is segmented into Warehouse Automation and Transportation Automation. Based on Logistics Type, the market is segmented into Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics and Reverse Logistics. Based on Organization Size, the market is segmented into Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Large Enterprises. Based on Software Application, the market is segmented into Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, Shipping and Receiving and Freight Management. Based on Vertical, the market is segmented into Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, E-commerce, Food and Beverage, Post and Parcel, Groceries, General Merchandise, Apparel and Other. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa.
Analysis by Function
Inventory and storage management is slated to account for a dominant share of the global logistics automation market. Growing complexities in inventory management and the rising number of items in inventories are helping this segment's high market share. Rising establishment of smart warehouses and rapid expansion of storage capacity for logistics companies are also helping boost market growth around the world.
Meanwhile, the demand for automation in transportation logistics is surging rapidly around the world. High emphasis on sustainability in the logistics industry and growing demand for better tracking and tracing capabilities are promoting adoption of logistics automation in this segment.
Analysis by Organization Size
Large enterprises are projected to account for a dominant share of the global logistics automation demand outlook. Need for efficiency in large-scale warehouses and logistics operations is pushing large enterprises to opt for logistics automation solutions. High spending potential and availability of human resources to test out new technologies also help this segment hold a dominant market share.
On the other hand, the demand for logistics automation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is forecasted to rise rapidly over the coming years. Rising awareness regarding the benefits of logistics automation adoption is slated to primarily help market growth via this segment. Moreover, increasing availability of affordable logistics automation solutions specifically designed for SMEs will also help boost logistics automation adoption in this segment.
Global Logistics Automation Market By Organization Size
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Logistics Automation Market Regional Insights
North America is projected to take the lead in terms of logistics automation demand on a global level. The presence of key logistics companies and their increasing investments in automation adoption are slated to help this region's dominance going forward. The United States is projected to be the most opportune market owing to the presence of a developed technological infrastructure to support high adoption of logistics automation. Moreover, the presence of key logistics companies and favorable regulatory environment for automation adoption are also contributing to the high market share of this region.
The booming e-commerce activity in the Asia Pacific region is primarily making it the fastest-growing regional market for logistics automation companies going forward. Industrialization, urbanization, and digitization are also key factors that will augment the demand for logistics automation in this region. Japan, China, and India are projected to spearhead logistics automation adoption in this region over the coming years.
Global Logistics Automation Market By Geography
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Logistics Automation Market Dynamics
Drivers
Rising Demand for Faster Delivery
- Growing popularity of same-day delivery around the world and booming e-commerce activity are also boosting the demand for highly efficient logistics operations. Rising emphasis on improving productivity and fulfilling faster delivery times is also slated to benefit logistics automation market growth going forward.
Dearth of Skilled Labour
- Handling logistics equipment and machinery requires skilled labor and there is a huge shortage for the same around the world. Hence, logistics companies are moving towards adoption of automation of logistics to optimize their operations and boost revenue.
Restraints
Complexity in Integration
- Integrating automation solutions with legacy logistics infrastructure is a major challenge that not only adds up to the costs of deployment but also leads to disruptions in operations to a certain extent. This is why challenging integration is slated to impede market growth.
High Initial Investments
- Deploying logistics automation is a very capital and resource intensive task as procurement of automation solutions is expensive and so is the deployment through skilled professionals. Not all companies have the budget to spend on expensive automation solutions, which also slows down logistics automation demand to certain extent.
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Logistics Automation Market Competitive Landscape
Targeting e-commerce and retail companies will be crucial in determining the success of any logistics automation provider. Logistics automation companies should invest in the development of novel logistics automation solutions and services. Partnerships and collaborations will be essential strategies for new and established logistics automation market players going forward. Targeting the developing countries will also pay off big time for logistics automation providers in the long run.
Top Players in Logistics Automation Market
- Honeywell Intelligrated (USA)
- Dematic (USA)
- Murata Machinery (Japan)
- SSI Schaefer (Germany)
- Swisslog (Switzerland)
- Knapp AG (Austria)
- TGW Logistics Group (Austria)
- Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Vanderlande Industries (Netherlands)
- Jungheinrich AG (Germany)
- Mecalux (Spain)
- Beumer Group (Germany)
- Kion Group (Germany)
- System Logistics (Italy)
- Elettric 80 (Italy)
- Falcon Autotech (India)
- GreyOrange (India)
- Fetch Robotics (USA)
- Locus Robotics (USA)
- Geek+ (China)
Recent Developments
- In May 2024, Fox Robotics, a company known for its trailer loader/unloader offering called FoxBot joined hands with KION North America through a non-exclusive partnership. Through this move, KION will manufacture and assemble Fox’s FoxBot in its South Caroline facilities.
- Mecalux, Universal Robotics, Siemens, and Zivid came together back in March 2024 to develop an innovative path breaking technology for warehouse automation. The companies aimed to resolve intralogistics challenges through this extensive collaborative effort.
Logistics Automation Key Market Trends
- Use of Autonomous Vehicles and Drones: Automation of transportation in logistics is a prime area of interest for many logistics automation companies. Experimenting with the use of autonomous vehicles and drones to improve transportation times and reduce issues related to tracking will provide lucrative opportunities for logistics automation providers in the long run.
Logistics Automation Market SkyQuest Analysis
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As per SkyQuest analysis, shortage of skilled labor, rising labor costs, and high demand for efficiency in logistics operations are slated to be the top drivers for logistics automation market. However, high costs of deployment and complexities in integration remain key constraints for market growth in the future. North America is slated to be the dominant regional market for logistics automation companies owing to the presence of key logistics organizations and favorable regulatory framework. Logistics automation companies should explore the use of autonomous drones and vehicles to maximize their business scope in the long run.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Market size value in 2023 | USD 47.72 billion |
| Market size value in 2032 | USD 130.22 billion |
| Growth Rate | 11.8% |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2032 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segments covered |
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| Regions covered | North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA) |
| Companies covered |
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Table Of Content
Executive Summary
Market overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Logistics Automation Market Characteristics
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
Parent Market Analysis
Market overview
Market size
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- SWOT Analysis
KEY MARKET INSIGHTS
- Technology Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
- Pricing Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
- Supply Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
- Value Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
- Ecosystem Of the Market
- Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
- Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
- IP Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
- Trade Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
- Startup Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
- Raw Material Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
- Innovation Matrix
- (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
- Pipeline product Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
- Macroeconomic Indicators
COVID IMPACT
- Introduction
- Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
- Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
- Revised Market Size
- Exhibit: Data Table on Logistics Automation Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
- Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- COVID Strategies By Company
- Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies
MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Regulatory Landscape
- Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
- SWOT Analysis
- Porters Analysis
- Competitive rivalry
- Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of substitute products
- Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Competitive rivalry
- Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
- Political Impact
- Economic impact
- Social Impact
- Technical Impact
- Environmental Impact
- Legal Impact
Market Size by Region
- Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
- North America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- USA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Canada
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Europe
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Germany
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Spain
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- France
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- UK
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Europe
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Asia Pacific
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- China
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- India
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Japan
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Korea
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Latin America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Brazil
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of South America
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- GCC Countries
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Africa
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of MEA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
KEY COMPANY PROFILES
- Competitive Landscape
- Total number of companies covered
- Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
- Top companies market positioning
- Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
- Top companies market Share
- Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)
- Total number of companies covered
Methodology
For the Logistics Automation Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:
1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.
2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the Logistics Automation Market.
3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.
4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.
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