The global automated storage and retrieval system market is expected to reach USD 21.29 billion by 2032 from USD 12.30 billion in 2024, registering a CAGR of 7.1 % from 2024 to 2032.
Automated storage and retrieval systems have automated systems integrated under computer-controlled systems. It helps in placing and retrieving products/parts from defined storage locations such as manufacturing, distribution, retail, wholesale, and institutions. The system requires automated guided vehicles and AS/RS system software to coordinate the process. In order to store items, the automated storage and retrieval system records the details of products and allot suitable locations for items in the warehouse. Whereas for retrieving the products, automated systems give the product’s exact location and quantity available. Also, the software keeps on updating the inventory on a constant basis about items retrieved or stored. The AS/RS system is used in aviation, chemical, E-commerce, automotive, food and beverage, and healthcare industries.
Even rising industries such as E-commerce and logistics are using the system to carry out functions precisely and efficiently. Further benefits such as better control over inventory, reclaiming unused vertical spaces, safer operations, and reduced labor costs are propelling the market growth. Moreover, technological advancements in ASSR systems coupled with government investments for promoting automation are fuelling market growth. Furthermore, the increase in the adoption of ASSR systems in small and middle-scale industries is bolstering the expansion of the automated storage and retrieval system market.
The rapid expansion of the E-commerce industry is offering lucrative opportunities to the automated storage and retrieval system market. The software aids the company in identifying and shipping the product from the warehouse facility with less human intervention. Further, an increase in Omnichannel distribution resulted in the need for tracking the stock-keeping units (SKU) in the warehouse. This provides a huge opportunity for the market. Moreover, the increase in integration of automated storage and retrieval systems in health care, E-commerce, and logistics companies is creating significant opportunities for market expansion.
The automated storage and retrieval system is a complicated system with integrated software, automated systems, and storage spaces. The installation of the system is costly as whole storage and distribution spaces should be automated. Further professionally trained personnel are required for the maintenance of the system. In addition, any inaccuracy and miscalculation can hamper the whole system and decline the market AS/RS sales. Moreover, software should be updated constantly, and periodical training for technicians will weigh on the company and hinder market expansion. Furthermore, the storage and distribution spaces should be designed with requirements like ease of maintenance, storage capacity, height limitations, and ease of integration with automated systems.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
7.1% |
Segments Covered |
By Type, Function, Industry, and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Daifuku Co. Ltd, SSI Schaefer Group, Murata Machinery, Knapp AG, TGW Logistics Group GmbH, Kardex Group, Swisslog Holding AG, Mecalux SA, Vanderlande Industries, System Logistics Corporation, Bastian Solution and Others. |
The unit load method is normally used in handling heavy loads in industries like food and beverage, automotive, and heavy machinery. Large-scale industries mainly use this type of carrier due to the increase in commoditization. These factors are driving the automated storage and retrieval system market.
Factors such as reclaiming unused vertical spaces, enhancing inventory management, and maximizing storage capacities are driving the automated storage and retrieval system market. The system also helps in recording details like the quantity and location of products in large warehouses. Sectors like E-commerce and logistics & distribution need to store the products precisely and avoid any misplacement is further driving the market growth.
The government and exporting facilities have stringent rules and regulations for maintaining cleanliness &sanitation during the manufacturing and storage process. The food and beverage industry also has international regulations for less human intervention in the process. Thus, automation is widely used to store and ship products from production areas to distribution channels. These factors are driving the automated storage and retrieval system market in the period. Further significant growth is observed in the automotive segment owing to reduced excess expenditures and enhanced production logistics methods driving the market growth in the period.
The rise in industrial and infrastructural activity in Asian countries such as China, India, and Japan is driving the automated storage and retrieval market growth. The region is actively adopting automation in manufacturing and distribution facilities, which is further fuelling the market growth. Moreover, an increase in government investments to promote safer operations and reduce the risk of injuries is fuelling market growth in the Asia-Pacific region. Following a market growth of 5.50%, CAGR is registered by the European region. Several factors, such as modernization of infrastructure, government policies of industrial automation, and demand for warehouse maintenance technologies, are actively driving the market growth in the period.
Major Key Players in the Global Automated Storage and retrieval system Market areBeumer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Dematic (Kion Group AG), Honeywell International Inc., Kardex Group, Knapp AG, Mecalux S.A., Murata Machinery Ltd., Schaefer Systems International Pvt Ltd, System Logistics S.p.A. (Krones AG), TGW Logistics Group, Toyota Industries Corporation, Viastore Systems.
In 2023, System Logistics S.P.A attended LogiMAT 2023, an international trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management held in Europe. In this event, companies will come out with a new set of technological standards.
By Type
By Function
By Industry Vertical
By Region
Frequently Asked Questions
The key drivers include the growing need for efficient supply chain operations, the rise in e-commerce, advancements in automation and robotics, labor shortages, and the demand for space optimization in warehouses globally.
The automotive and electronics industries are the largest consumers of ASRS globally, driven by the need for precision, speed, and space efficiency in storing and retrieving high-value components. The food & beverage and healthcare industries are also significant users due to the need for maintaining inventory accuracy and adhering to strict regulatory standards.
Environmental regulations are increasingly influencing the ASRS market. Companies are adopting ASRS to reduce energy consumption and minimize their carbon footprint. Systems that offer energy efficiency and the ability to optimize warehouse space usage are in high demand globally.
Future trends in the ASRS market include the increasing adoption of robotic ASRS, the development of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for dynamic inventory management, the integration of AI for predictive analytics, and the rise of ASRS as a service (ASRSaaS), where companies can subscribe to storage and retrieval services without investing in the infrastructure themselves.
Related Reports
Access the study in MULTIPLE FORMATS
Purchase options starting from $ 2500
Didn’t find what you’re looking for?
TALK TO OUR ANALYST TEAM
Need something within your budget?
NO WORRIES! WE GOT YOU COVERED!
Call us on: +1 888 702 9696 (U.S Toll Free)
Write to us: [email protected]
Reports By Region