Report Overview

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market size was estimated to be worth USD 0.68 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.60%, reaching a value of USD 1.47 billion by 2030. Major growth factors for South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market include rapid growth in the e-commerce sector and rising adoption of robotics. The use of robotics systems, such as collaborative robots and autonomous mobile robots, along with the rising integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), for data analysis and predictive maintenance is anticipated to present lucrative growth opportunities to South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market during the period in analysis.

Warehouse Automation – Overview

Warehouse automation refers to the various modern modifications made in a warehouse setting. The process utilizes technological advancements and equipment to automate repetitive warehouse tasks, reducing the need for manual labor and increasing efficiency. Warehouse automation encompasses all the necessary hardware, software, personnel, and procedures required to automate warehouse tasks and achieve greater precision and efficiency. The tasks that automation can streamline range from inventory labeling to collecting warehouse data, automating item storage and retrieval, and generating reports for back-office use. Automation is particularly useful for tasks that involve repetitive labor. Technological advancements, such as drones and machine learning, have opened the door for automation systems to perform more complex tasks that are not repetitive in nature.

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market

Growth Drivers

Rapid Digitization and Technological Advancements

The rapid digitization in South East Asia for economic growth and sustainable development is projected to drive the Warehouse Automation Market during the forecast period. Governments and industry players are significantly investing in the sector to boost digitization in their respective economies. Indonesia, for instance, is focusing on advancing its digital infrastructure to achieve its Golden Indonesia Vision 2045. It recently inaugurated its first 5G warehouse in West Java with the support of 5G BTS technology from Huawei. Thailand is also making similar growth in the digital ecosystem with major collaborations and joint ventures. Huawei collaborated in Thailand as well with Siasun, a leading provider of industrial robotic and automation technology, to support the latter’s services in the warehouse and logistics industry.

Challenges

High Initial Investment and Maintenance Costs

The high initial investment involved in the adoption of warehouse automation may act as a major restraint to its market growth in South East Asia. Estimates suggest that the cost of warehouse automation can range around USD 500,000 and USD 25 million. Several factors affect the cost of adoption, such as the technology used and the size of the warehouse. The initial investment may involve purchasing hardware and software, including robotics, automated conveyor and sorting systems, and cloud computing. As a result, the warehousing companies in South East Asia have to depend on foreign investment, and SMEs may not adopt these technologies all together, which hampers the warehouse automation growth in the region.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market

Intensifying geopolitical tensions among countries and spreading across the regions could prove both a bane and a boon for South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market. The supply chain instability as a result of geopolitical tensions may boost the demand for warehouse automation as companies seek to enhance resilience and flexibility to mitigate risks. However, the market may witness slow foreign investment amid uncertainties, which could impact the adoption of automation technologies in the region. But the situation could also present growth opportunities for local automation firms, leading to regional growth. Tensions could hinder international partnerships, affecting technology transfer and collaboration in automation. Countries may focus on developing domestic solutions, potentially spurring local innovation.

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market

Segmental Coverage

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market – By Component

Based on component, South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment is further divided into mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated conveyor & sorting systems, de-palletizing/palletizing systems, automatic identification and data collection (AIDC), piecepicking robots, and others. The hardware segment holds the largest share of South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market. Among the hardware subsegments, the mobile robots segment accounts for the largest share of South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market, due to their deployment in performing repetitive tasks, such as transporting inventory and sorting items to improve efficiency and increase safety. The software segment, on the other hand, is further divided into warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse execution systems (WES).

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market – By End User

On the basis of end user, South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market is segmented into automotive, food & beverages, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and others. The e-commerce segment accounts for the largest market share of South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market by end user. The growing popularity of online shopping is propelling the need for quick and efficient delivery of goods, which fuels the adoption of warehouse automation in the sector. Automation in warehouses allows logistic companies to perform efficient inventory management, faster order processing, and streamline workflow to achieve higher customer satisfaction. E-commerce giants in Southeast Asia, such as Lazada and Shopee, are increasingly investing in warehouse automation technologies to improve their operations, driving market growth in the region.

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market – By Product Category

Based on product category, South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market is segmented into semi-automated and fully automated. The semi-automated segment holds a larger share of the market, as they are less expensive compared to their counterparts. However, high susceptibility to human errors in semi-automated automation is triggering the industry to shift towards fully automated systems. Fully automated systems can boost operational efficiency with their capability to process high volumes of goods and maintain consistency. In addition, these systems also eliminate the need for human operators, saving the cost of the warehouses, which contributes to its market growth.

South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market – By Country

The in-depth research report on South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market covers the region’s major countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Rest of SEA. Indonesia dominates South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market due to rapid growth in the e-commerce sector and increasing labor costs in the country. Automation allows warehouses to lower errors, reduce labor costs, and boost productivity and ensures efficient conduct of operations. Another major factor influencing the growth of warehouse automation in Indonesia is the adoption of the ‘Logistics 4.0’ vision for 2025, aimed at digitizing businesses and improving supply chain efficiency.

Competitive Landscape

Major companies in the intensely competitive South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market include ALS Logistic Solutions, Dematic Corp., DF Automation & Robotics Sdn Bhd, Daifuku Co. Ltd, Swisslog Holding AG, Gen Surv Robotics, Omron Corporation, PingSpace Sdn Bhd, Sun & Siasun Robot Co. Ltd, and System Logistics Asia Co. Ltd. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In June 2024 – Swisslog, a warehouse automation and software company based in Switzerland, announced their expansion in Penang, Malaysia.

Scope of the Report

By Component

• Hardware

1. Mobile Robots

2. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)

3. Automated Conveyor & Sorting Systems

4. De-Palletizing/Palletizing Systems

5. Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC)

6. Piece Picking Robots

7. Others

• Software

1. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

2. Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)

3. Services

By End User

• Automotive

• Food & Beverages

• E-Commerce

• Pharmaceutical

• Others

By Product Category

• Semi-Automated

• Fully Automated

By Country

• Indonesia

• Thailand

• Vietnam

• Malaysia

• Singapore

• Philippines

• Taiwan

• Rest of SEA

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. End User Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Insights
   1. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Rapid Growth in E-commerce and Online Shopping
         2. Digitization and Technological Advancements
      2. Restraints
         1. High Initial Investment and Maintenance Costs
         2. Concerns over data security and cyber threats
      3. Opportunities
         1. Shortage of skilled labor and rising labor costs
         2. Growth in Non-Ecommerce Sectors
      4. Challenges
         1. Power Supply and Infrastructure
   2. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   3. Regulatory Framework
   4. 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. South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market: Pricing Analysis
5. South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
         1. Hardware
            1. Mobile Robots
            2. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
            3. Automated Conveyor & Sorting Systems
            4. De-Palletizing/Palletizing Systems
            5. Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC)
            6. Piece Picking Robots
            7. Others
         2. Software
            1. Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
            2. Warehouse Execution Systems (WES)
         3. Services
      2. By End User
         1. Automotive
         2. Food and Beverage
         3. E-Commerce
         4. Pharmaceutical
         5. Others
      3. By End User Category
         1. Semi-Automated
         2. Fully Automated
      4. By Region
         1. Indonesia
         2. Thailand
         3. Vietnam
         4. Malaysia
         5. Singapore
         6. Philippines
         7. Taiwan
         8. Rest of SEA
6. Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
      2. By End User
      3. By End User Category
7. Thailand Warehouse Automation Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
      2. By End User
      3. By End User Category
8. Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
      2. By End User
      3. By End User Category
9. Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Component
      2. By End User
      3. By End User Category
10. Singapore Warehouse Automation Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Component
       2. By End User
       3. By End User Category
11. Philippines Warehouse Automation Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Component
       2. By End User
       3. By End User Category
12. Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Component
       2. By End User
       3. By End User Category
13. Rest of SEA Warehouse Automation Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Component
       2. By End User
       3. By End User Category
14. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Components
    2. South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Company 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 South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market
16. Company Profiles
    1. ALS Logistic Solutions
    2. Dematic Corp.
    3. DF Automation & Robotics Sdn Bhd
    4. Daifuku Co. Ltd
    5. Swisslog Holding AG
    6. Gen Surv Robotics
    7. Omron Corporation
    8. PingSpace Sdn Bhd
    9. Sun & Siasun Robot Co. Ltd
    10. System Logistics Asia Co. Ltd
    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 Country
    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       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Segmentation              

Figure 2       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Value Chain Analysis            

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023         

Figure 4       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030          

Figure 5       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 6       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 7       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 8       South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 9       Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030                  

Figure 10     Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 11     Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 12     Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 13     Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030                  

Figure 14     Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 15     Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 16     Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 17     Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030                  

Figure 18     Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 19     Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 20     Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 21     Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030                  

Figure 22     Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 23     Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 24     Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 25     Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030          

Figure 26     Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 27     Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 28     Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 29     Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030          

Figure 30     Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 31     Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 32     Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 33     Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030                  

Figure 34     Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030          

Figure 35     Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030                  

Figure 36     Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Share, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030          

List of Tables

Table 1        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030 

Table 2        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 3        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 4        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 5        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Diseases, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 6        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Application , By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 7        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User , By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 8        South East Asia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Region, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 9        Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030         

Table 10      Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 11      Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 12      Indonesia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 13      Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030         

Table 14      Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 15      Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 16      Thailand Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 17      Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030         

Table 18      Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 19      Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 20      Vietnam Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 21      Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030         

Table 22      Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 23      Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 24      Malaysia Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 25      Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030 

Table 26      Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 27      Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 28      Singapore Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 29      Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030 

Table 30      Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 31      Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 32      Philippines Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030 

Table 33      Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030         

Table 34      Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Component, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 35      Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Size, By End User, By Value, 2019–2030         

Table 36      Taiwan Warehouse Automation Market Size, By Product Category, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 37      ALS Logistic Solutions Company Overview

Table 38      ALS Logistic Solutions Financial Overview

Table 39      Dematic Corp. Company Overview

Table 40      Dematic Corp. Financial Overview

Table 41      DF Automation & Robotics Sdn Bhd Company Overview

Table 42      DF Automation & Robotics Sdn Bhd Financial Overview

Table 43      Daifuku Co. Ltd Company Overview

Table 44      Daifuku Co. Ltd Financial Overview

Table 45      Swisslog Holding AG Company Overview

Table 46      Swisslog Holding AG Financial Overview

Table 47      Gen Surv Robotics Company Overview

Table 48      Gen Surv Robotics Financial Overview

Table 49      Omron Corporation Company Overview

Table 50      Omron Corporation Financial Overview

Table 51      PingSpace Sdn Bhd Company Overview

Table 52      PingSpace Sdn Bhd Limited Financial Overview

Table 53      Sun & Siasun Robot Co. Ltd Company Overview

Table 54      Sun & Siasun Robot Co. Ltd Financial Overview

Table 55      System Logistics Asia Co. Ltd Company Overview

Table 56      System Logistics Asia Co. Ltd Financial Overview