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Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Research Report Information By Type (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Automated Conveyor & Sortation Systems, Automated Guided Vehicle Systems, and Robotic Systems), By Application (E-commerce & Retail, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Airport, and Others)– Europe Industry Forecast Till 2032


ID: MRFR/SEM/20184-HCR | 128 Pages | Author: Shubham Munde| April 2024

Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Overview


Europe's Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Size was valued at USD 12.5 Billion in 2022. The Automated Material Handling Equipment market industry is projected to grow from USD 13.61 Billion in 2023 to USD 26.92 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.90% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The growing popularity in the food and beverage sector is one of the major market drivers driving the Automated Material Handling Equipment market in Europe. A rise in the number of warehouses in the sector is driving the market growth.


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Trends




  • Growing demand in the automotive industry is driving the market growth




The European Automated Material Handling Equipment (CAGR) market is expanding because the European Union (EU) is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. Industry is what makes up the majority of private R&D investors. The European Commission proposes to fund research and development to assist worldwide technology harmonization and maintain the automotive industry's technological leadership while bolstering its competitiveness. Furthermore, 569 cars are registered for every 1,000 people in the European Union, according to a survey by ACEA. Latvia has the lowest car density among EU countries, whereas Luxembourg has the greatest density (694 per 1,000 people). Additionally, the OICA projected that 14.16 million passenger cars were sold in Europe overall in 2020. Manufacturers' suppliers are compelled to choose more flexible automation due to the demand-driven nature of the automotive supply chain in the United Kingdom, which involves a growing degree of customization within a car. The automotive sector of the market under study is growing due to this. The demand for digitalization in the Dutch automobile industry is primarily driven by the growing use of automation in manufacturing and the introduction of digitization and artificial intelligence.


Furthermore, the Internet of Things (IoT) is used in Industry 4.0 to build a networked ecosystem integrated into logistics and manufacturing operations. Predictive maintenance, performance optimization, and overall operational efficiency are made possible in the AMHE sector by IoT, which enables real-time monitoring and communication between disparate equipment. Big data generated by automated material handling systems can now be collected, analyzed, and interpreted due to the integration of data analytics technologies. By utilizing data-driven methods, system performance can be improved by spotting trends, anticipating maintenance requirements, streamlining processes, and making well-informed decisions. Thus, driving the Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment market revenue.


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Segment Insights



  • Automated Material Handling Equipment Type Insights


Based on type, the Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment market segmentation includes Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Automated Conveyor & Sortation Systems, Automated Guided Vehicle Systems, and Robotic Systems. The automated storage & retrieval systems segment dominated the market. The capacity of automated storage & retrieval systems to optimize storage density using vertical space in warehouses is well established. It uses automated devices, such as robotic cranes or shuttles, to access and retrieve products kept in bins, pallets, and racks. This makes effective use of the given space possible, particularly in areas with a shortage of available land.


The automated conveyor & sortation systems segment is expected to grow fastest. Automated conveyor & sortation systems (ACSS) are essential to order fulfillment because they move products between the picking and packing phases. Sortation systems reduce the time needed for human order selection by helping to arrange and sequence items for effective packaging and delivery.


Figure 1: Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)


 Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Automated Material Handling Equipment Application Insights


Based on application, the segmentation of Europe's Automated Material Handling Equipment includes e-commerce & retail, food & beverage, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, airport, and others. The e-commerce & retail category generated the most income. Retail warehouses and e-commerce businesses can adopt a goods-to-person strategy using robotics, such as autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and robotic arms. These robots autonomously traverse the warehouse to choose products from storage areas and deliver them to human operators for packing.


The food & beverage category is predicted to have the quickest rate. This is due to the high standards of hygiene that must be followed in the food and beverage industry. Automated conveyor systems for this industry frequently use materials and designs that satisfy hygiene regulations for food product's safe and contamination-free delivery.


Automated Material Handling Equipment Country Insights


The largest market share is expected to be in Germany. One of Europe's biggest manufacturing sectors is the German automobile industry. Over 70% of premium brand automobiles produced worldwide are German-OEM built, according to the Germany Trade and Investment (GTAI) agency. Germany is one of Europe's biggest markets for automated material handling systems. Germany has a high robot density (294 units per 10,000 workers), according to the latest estimates from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). In addition to the automobile industry, the post and parcel sector plays a role in AMH's national success. Germany-based Siemens Postal, Parcel, and Airport Logistics are leading players in the mail sorting systems market world. They are utilizing Siemens technology, over 23,000 systems dependable sort mail in over 60 countries. The company also leads the industry in providing cutting-edge automation, baggage and cargo handling, mail and parcel logistics, and airport logistics products and solutions.


Figure 2: Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Share By Region 2022 (USD Billion)


 Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Share By Region 2022


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Prominent industry participants are making significant R&D investments to broaden their range of products, contributing to the market expansion for Automated Material Handling Equipment. In addition, market players are engaging in various strategic endeavors to broaden their market reach. Significant developments include introducing new products, contractual arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investment levels, and cooperation with other entities. To grow and endure in an increasingly cutthroat and dynamic marketplace, the Automated Material Handling Equipment sector must provide affordable products.


Businesses engaged in research and development are trying to boost demand for automated material handling equipment from major participants in the market, including Schaefer, Daifuku, Vanderlande, Mecalux, Dematic, Murata Machinery, Swisslog AG, Intelligrated, Beumer group, Fives group, Knapp, Kardex AG, TGW Logistics, Viastore, System Logistics, Grenzebach, and Witron.


Key Companies in the Automated Material Handling Equipment market include



  • Schaefer

  • Daifuku

  • Vanderlande

  • Mecalux

  • Dematic

  • Murata Machinery

  • Swisslog AG

  • Intelligrated

  • Beumer Group

  • Fives group

  • Knapp

  • Kardex AG

  • TGW Logistics

  • Viastore

  • System Logistics

  • Grenzebach

  • Witron


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Industry Developments


February 2021: Duravant LLC, a multinational provider of automated systems and equipment to the food processing, packaging, and material handling industries, has acquired Votech GS B.V., a well-known Dutch manufacturer of palletizers, stretch hood machines, bag filling machines, and pallet transport systems.


July 2021: As a leading global manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), ABB announced that it will acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group (ASTI), which has a broad portfolio spanning all main applications made possible by its software package. ABB will become the only firm to offer a full portfolio for the next generation of flexible automation following the acquisition, increasing the company's robotics and automation offering.


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Segmentation


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Type Outlook



  • Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems

  • Automated Conveyor & Sortation Systems

  • Automated Guided Vehicle Systems

  • Robotic Systems


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Application Outlook



  • E-commerce & Retail

  • Food & Beverage

  • Manufacturing

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Airport

  • Others


Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Regional Outlook



  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Sweden

    • Denmark

    • Luxembourg

    • Norway

    • Austria

    • Rest of Europe



Report Attribute/Metric Details
Market Size 2022 USD 12.5 Billion
Market Size 2023 USD 13.61 Billion
Market Size 2032 USD 26.92 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 8.90% (2024-2032)
Base Year 2023
Market Forecast Period 2024-2032
Historical Data 2018- 2022
Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered Type, Application, and Region
Region Covered Europe
Countries Covered Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Austria, and the Rest of Europe
Key Companies Profiled Schaefer, Daifuku, Vanderlande, Mecalux, Dematic , Murata Machinery, Swisslog AG, Intelligrated, Beumer group, Fives group, Knapp, Kardex AG, TGW Logistics, Viastore, System Logistics, Grenzebach, and Witron
Key Market Opportunities ·         Enhanced level of order customization and personalization ·         Automated Material Handling Equipment's Growth in E-Commerce
Key Market Dynamics ·         Growing popularity in the food and beverage sector ·         A rise in the quantity of the warehouse sector


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment market size was valued at USD 12.5 Billion in 2022.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.90% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

The key players in the market are Schaefer, Daifuku, Vanderlande, Mecalux, Dematic, Murata Machinery, Swisslog AG, Intelligrated, Beumer Group, Fives Group, Knapp, Kardex AG, TGW Logistics, Viastore, System Logistics, Grenzebach, and Witron, among others.

The automated storage & retrieval systems category dominated the market in 2022.

The e-commerce & retail category had the largest share of the market.

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