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Global Shelf-mounted Robots Market to Reach US$20.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Shelf-mounted Robots estimated at US$12.4 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$20.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Material Handling, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$7.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Assembly segment is estimated at 10.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$3.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.4% CAGR

The Shelf-mounted Robots market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.2 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% and 7.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.1% CAGR.

Global Shelf-mounted Robots Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Are Shelf-Mounted Robots Gaining Traction in Warehousing and Retail Environments?

Shelf-mounted robots are gaining traction in warehousing and retail environments due to their ability to automate repetitive tasks, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance order fulfillment efficiency. These robots, which are mounted on shelves or racks and can move along aisles to pick, place, or transport items, are widely used in e-commerce warehouses, retail stores, and micro-fulfillment centers for inventory management, order picking, and replenishment operations. The growing demand for automation in logistics, driven by the rise of e-commerce, omni-channel retailing, and same-day delivery expectations, is propelling the adoption of shelf-mounted robots to optimize warehouse operations, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors.

How Are Technological Advancements Enhancing the Shelf-Mounted Robot Market?

Technological advancements are significantly enhancing the shelf-mounted robot market by improving robotic capabilities, flexibility, and scalability. Innovations in robotics, AI, machine vision, and gripper technology are enabling shelf-mounted robots to handle a wider range of products, sizes, and weights with high speed and precision. The integration of collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and multi-functional robots is providing greater flexibility and adaptability in warehouse automation, allowing robots to work alongside human workers safely and efficiently. The emergence of cloud robotics, data-driven warehouse management, and Robotic-as-a-Service (RaaS) models is also revolutionizing the market by offering scalable, on-demand, and cost-effective automation solutions. Additionally, the focus on developing lightweight, high-payload, and vision-guided shelf-mounted robots is expanding their application in diverse environments, from tight aisles to high racks.

Which Market Segments Are Leading the Adoption of Shelf-Mounted Robots?

Types of shelf-mounted robots include picking robots, sorting robots, inventory robots, and replenishment robots, with picking robots being the most widely adopted due to their critical role in order fulfillment and e-commerce logistics. Usage of shelf-mounted robots span warehousing, retail, pharmaceuticals, electronics, cold chain logistics, and more, with warehousing and e-commerce being the largest segments due to the high demand for inventory management, order accuracy, and fast delivery. End-users include e-commerce companies, retail chains, 3PL providers, pharmaceutical distributors, and electronics manufacturers, with e-commerce companies and retail chains leading the market due to their focus on automation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Asia-Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region driven by the booming e-commerce sector, urbanization, and digitalization.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Shelf-Mounted Robot Market?

The growth in the shelf-mounted robot market is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for automation in warehousing, retail, and e-commerce, advancements in robotics, AI, machine vision, and gripper technology, and the increasing use of shelf-mounted robots in inventory management, order fulfillment, and picking operations. The development of collaborative, autonomous, and multi-functional shelf-mounted robots with enhanced speed, precision, flexibility, and payload capacity is driving market adoption among e-commerce companies, retail chains, and 3PL providers. The focus on enhancing robotic-as-a-service (RaaS), cloud robotics, and data-driven warehouse automation is expanding the market reach among pharmaceuticals, electronics, and cold chain logistics applications. The growing use of shelf-mounted robots for dark stores, pop-up warehouses, and smart retail environments, coupled with the need for lean, agile, and resilient supply chain strategies, is creating new opportunities for market growth. Additionally, the increasing investments in R&D for lightweight, high-payload, and vision-guided shelf-mounted robots are further supporting market expansion.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Shelf-mounted Robots market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:

Application (Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -

• ABB Ltd.
• DENSO Robotics
• FANUC Corporation
• Han's Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Midea Group Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Omron Corporation
• Staubli International AG
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. METHODOLOGY

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
  • Global Economic Update
  • Shelf-mounted Robots - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
• 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
• 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Rising Demand for Automation in Warehousing, Retail, and E-Commerce Spurs Market for Shelf-Mounted Robots
  • Technological Advancements in Robotics, AI, Machine Vision, and Gripper Technology Propel Innovation in Shelf-Mounted Robots
  • Increasing Use of Shelf-Mounted Robots in Inventory Management, Order Fulfillment, and Picking Operations Expands Addressable Market Opportunity
  • Growth of Omni-Channel Retail, Micro-Fulfillment Centers, and Same-Day Delivery Strengthens Business Case for Shelf-Mounted Robots
  • Challenges Related to High Initial Investment, Integration Complexity, and Safety Standards Pose Market Constraints
  • Focus on Enhancing Speed, Precision, Flexibility, and Payload Capacity of Shelf-Mounted Robots Drives Market Adoption
  • Rising Demand for Shelf-Mounted Robots in Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, and Cold Chain Logistics Boosts Market Potential
  • Shift Towards Robotic-as-a-Service (RaaS), Cloud Robotics, and Data-Driven Warehouse Automation Expands Market Reach
  • Focus on Developing Shelf-Mounted Robots for Tight Aisles, High Racks, and Multi-Level Storage Systems Strengthens Market Position
  • Emergence of Shelf-Mounted Robots as a Key Enabler for Lean, Agile, and Resilient Supply Chain Strategies Expands Adoption
  • Rising Use of Shelf-Mounted Robots in Grocery, Apparel, and Automotive Warehouses Creates New Opportunities
  • Expansion of Shelf-Mounted Robot Applications in Healthcare, Food & Beverage, and Industrial Automation Drives Market Growth
• 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Shelf-mounted Robots Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Material Handling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Material Handling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Material Handling by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Assembly by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Assembly by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Assembly by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surface Treatment & Finishing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Surface Treatment & Finishing by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Surface Treatment & Finishing by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

• UNITED STATES
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 17: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: USA Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: USA 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• CANADA
  • TABLE 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: Canada Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• JAPAN
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 23: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: Japan Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• CHINA
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: China Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: China 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• EUROPE
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 29: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: Europe Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: Europe Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• FRANCE
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 35: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 36: France Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 37: France 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• GERMANY
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 38: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 39: Germany Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 40: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• ITALY
  • TABLE 41: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 42: Italy Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 43: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• UNITED KINGDOM
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 44: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 45: UK Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 46: UK 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• REST OF EUROPE
  • TABLE 47: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 48: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 49: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Shelf-mounted Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
  • TABLE 50: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 51: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 52: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
• REST OF WORLD
  • TABLE 53: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 54: Rest of World Historic Review for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 55: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Shelf-mounted Robots by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing and Other Applications for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030

IV. COMPETITION