Report Overview

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market size was estimated to be worth USD 1.36 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.82%, reaching a value of USD 3.11 billion by 2030. Major growth factors for the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market include an increasing focus on operational efficiency in warehouses along with increasing investments in automation across various industries. Additionally, significant growth in the e-commerce sector and the need for faster delivery services are anticipated to drive the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market during the period in analysis.

Warehouse Robotics – Overview

The term "warehouse robotics" refer to the application of robots, automated systems, and specialized software to relocate different activities and automate warehouse processes more efficiently. Warehouse robots reduce the amount of time and resources needed to retrieve and transfer products across the floor, freeing up human workers to focus on more difficult tasks like order fulfillment and packaging. Robotic warehouses have the potential to reduce warehouse management expenses significantly. By boosting efficiency, improving accuracy, strengthening safety, and better controlling inventory, automation may cut labor costs, enhance productivity, and eliminate waste.

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market

Growth Drivers

Launch of New Products and Market Expansion

Robotic automation of warehouses has several benefits, including increased production, reduced costs and accidents, greater safety, and operational efficiency. Many robotics businesses are thus taking advantage of the expanding potential by introducing their products and services to the European market. For example, a warehouse automation solutions provider based in France, announced its expansion in the UK market as a part of its wider global expansion. In another instance, Knapp, a logistics automation company headquartered in Austria, and Covariant, an AI Robotics company, based in the United States, extended their partnership to launch AI-powered warehouse robotics.

Challenges

High Initial Investments

Despite being cost efficient in the long run, the high upfront cost of warehouse robotics acts as a major restraint for its market growth. Investing in conveyors, mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems, and other automation equipment is necessary for the adoption of warehouse robotics. Additionally, a significant upfront cost is associated with the transition from manual to automated processes. Furthermore, these automation systems need software licensing, upgrades, and annual maintenance, which might further limit the growth of European Warehouse Robotics Market among cost conscious SMEs.

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market

Segmental Coverage

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market – By Type

Based on type, the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market is segmented into industrial robots, sortation systems, conveyors, palletizers, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), and mobile robots (AGVs & AMRs). The automated guided vehicles (AGVs) segment accounts for the highest market share. AGVs are often employed in the transportation of raw materials, including paper, rubber, plastic, and metal. AGVs replace humans in transporting materials and other items on the warehouse floor. Consequently, AGVs are capable of doing risky jobs, including handling hazardous chemicals, operating at extremely high or low temperatures, and moving large objects.

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market – By Function

Based on function, the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market is divided into storage, packaging, transshipments, and other segments. The transshipment segment holds the largest share in the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market. Through the application of sensors and data-communication technology, warehouses can collect data on their internal as well as external environment at every location the product is being transported to and transmit data to management systems, which helps warehouses manage losses.

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market – By End Use

Based on end use, the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market is segmented into food & beverages, automotive, retail, electrical & electronics, pharmaceutical, and others. The retail segment accounts for the highest market share owing to the high purchasing power of European consumers and increasing consumption levels. The retail segment is also registering substantial growth owing to the growing e-commerce sector and the shift toward online purchasing of products, including groceries, food & beverages, cosmetics, and others. Warehouse robotics boosts efficiency in warehouses, allowing companies to meet product delivery deadlines.

Europe Warehouse Robotics Market – By Country

The in-depth research report on the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market covers the market a number of major European countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, Russia, the Netherlands, and the rest of Europe. The United Kingdom dominates the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market owing to the growing e-commerce sector. The country accounts for about 30% of the total ecommerce spending in 2022, followed by Germany, as per an industry estimate. The high concentration of major e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, Tesco, and Asos, along with deepening internet penetration is boosting the e-commerce sector in the country, which in turn, drives the demand for automation in warehouses.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the Europe Warehouse Robotics Market include KUKA AG, ABB Ltd, Dematic, Fanuc Corporation, Knapp AG, SSI Schaefer AG, Swisslog Holding AG, Vanderlande Industries, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, and Omron Corporation.

These companies employ various strategies to further enhance their market share, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In July 2023 – Maersk, a shipping and logistics company based in Denmark, announced the implementation of an AI-enabled robotic solution in its latest UK warehouse in the East Midlands.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Industrial Robots

• Sortation Systems

• Conveyors

• Palletizers

• Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)

• Mobile Robots (AGVs & AMRs)

By Function

• Storage

• Packaging

• Transshipments

• Others

By End User

• Food & Beverages

• Automotive

• Retail

• Electrical & Electronics

• Pharmaceuticals

• Others

By Country

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Belgium

• Russia

• The Netherlands

• Rest of Europe

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Technology Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. E-commerce Growth
         2. Focus on Operational Efficiency
         3. Shortage of Skilled Labor
      2. Restraints
         1. High Initial Investment Cost
         2. Social & Cultural Resistance
         3. Cybersecurity Risks
      3. Opportunities
         1. Growing Demand in Emerging Markets
         2. Growing Demand for Sustainable Solutions
      4. Challenges
         1. Competition from Established Players
         2. Ethical Considerations
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Type
         1. Industrial Robots
         2. Sortation Systems
         3. Conveyors
         4. Palletizers
         5. Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS)
         6. Mobile Robots (AGVs & AMRs)
      2. By Function
         1. Storage
         2. Packaging
         3. Transshipments
         4. Others
      3. By End User
         1. Food & Beverages
         2. Automotive
         3. Retail
         4. Electrical & Electronics
         5. Pharmaceuticals
         6. Others
      4. By Country
         1. Germany
         2. United Kingdom
         3. Italy
         4. France
         5. Spain
         6. Belgium
         7. Russia
         8. The Netherlands
         9. Rest of Europe
5. Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Function
      3. By End User
6. United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Function
      3. By End User
7. Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Function
      3. By End User
8. France Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Function
      3. By End User
9. Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Function
      3. By End User
10. Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Function
       3. By End User
11. Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Function
       3. By End User
12. The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Function
       3. By End User
13. Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Overview
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Function
       3. By End User
14. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share Analysis, 2023
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
15. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Europe Warehouse Robotics Market
16. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
    1. KUKA AG
    2. ABB Ltd
    3. Dematic
    4. Fanuc Corporation
    5. Knapp AG
    6. SSI Schaefer AG
    7. Swisslog Holding AG
    8. Vanderlande Industries
    9. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
    10. Omron Corporation
    11. Other Prominent Players
17. Key Strategic Recommendations
18. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1       Europe Warehouse Robotics Segmentation

Figure 2       Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023

Figure 4       Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 5       Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 6       Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 7       Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 8       Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 9       Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 10     Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 11     Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 12     United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 13     United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 14     United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 15     United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 16     Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 17     Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 18     Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 19     Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 20     France Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 21     France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 22     France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 23     France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 24     Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 25     Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 26     Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 27     Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 28     Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 29     Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 30     Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 31     Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 32     Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 33     Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 34     Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 35     Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 36     The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 37     The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 38     The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 39     The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 40     Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 41     Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 42     Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 43     Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

List of Tables

Table 1        Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 2        Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 3        Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 4        Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 5        Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 6        Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 7        Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 8        Germany Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 9        United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 10      United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 11      United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 12      United Kingdom Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 13      Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 14      Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 15      Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 16      Italy Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 17      France Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 18      France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 19      France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 20      France Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 21      Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 22      Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 23      Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 24      Spain Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 25      Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 26      Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 27      Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 28      Belgium Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 29      Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 30      Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 31      Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 32      Russia Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 33      The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 34      The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 35      The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 36      The Netherlands Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 37      Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 38      Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 39      Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By Function, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 40      Rest of Europe Warehouse Robotics Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 41      KUKA AG Company Overview

Table 42      KUKA AG Financial Overview

Table 43      ABB Ltd Company Overview

Table 44      ABB Ltd Financial Overview

Table 45      Dematic Company Overview

Table 46      Dematic Financial Overview

Table 47      Fanuc Corporation Company Overview

Table 48      Fanuc Corporation Financial Overview

Table 49      Knapp AG Company Overview

Table 50      Knapp AG Financial Overview

Table 51      SSI Schaefer AG Company Overview

Table 52      SSI Schaefer AG Financial Overview

Table 53      Swisslog Holding AG Company Overview

Table 54      Swisslog Holding AG Financial Overview

Table 55      Vanderlande Industries Company Overview

Table 56      Vanderlande Industries Financial Overview

Table 57      Yaskawa Electric Corporation Company Overview

Table 58      Yaskawa Electric Corporation Financial Overview

Table 59      Omron Corporation Company Overview

Table 60      Omron Corporation Financial Overview

Table 61      Pack’r Group Company Overview

Table 62      Pack’r Group Financial Overview

Table 63      Other Prominent Players Company Overview

Table 64      Other Prominent Players Financial Overview