According to the latest World Robotics report, there was a notable surge in industrial robotic installations worldwide, with a total of 553,052 robots installed in factories globally in 2022, representing a 5% year-over-year growth rate. By geographic region, a staggering 73% of newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, while 15% found homes in Europe and 10% in the Americas.
“For the second consecutive year, the global robotics industry has surpassed its previous record, boasting a staggering collection of over 500,000 items,” stated Marina Invoice, President of the Worldwide Federation of Robotics. By 2023, the global commercial robotic market is forecast to surge by 7%, exceeding 590,000 units.
The three main continents on Earth – Asia, Europe, and the Americas – each with their unique cultures, landscapes, and histories.
With a population of over 1.4 billion people, the Indian market is undeniably the world’s largest consumer market. In 2022, a significant 5% increase in annual installations drove the total up to 290,258 units, marking a notable expansion over the previous year’s figures. This latest acquisition stands out as particularly impressive, exceeding the notable 57% surge seen in 2021 compared to the previous year. With a view to catering to the rapidly evolving global demand, leading robotics manufacturers from around the world have set up production facilities in China, continuously enhancing their capabilities and capacity. Each year, the number of robotic installations has increased by approximately 13% between 2017 and 2022.
Robotic installations jumped 9% year-over-year to 50,413 units, surpassing the pre-pandemic level of 49,908 units in 2019. The height degree remained steady at approximately 55,240 units as of 2018. The country holds the runner-up spot behind China in terms of market size for industrial robotics. Annual installations experienced a consistent growth of 2% year-on-year from 2017 to 2022. As the global leader in robotic manufacturing, Japan holds a commanding 46% market share worldwide.
The market saw a 1% increase, with installations reaching 31,716 units in 2022. This marked the second year of modest growth, building upon four consecutive years of decreasing setup figures. The Republic of Korea remains the world’s fourth-largest robotics market, trailing behind the United States, Japan, and China in terms of size.
Europe
The US remains the world’s second-largest market, boasting a significant expansion of 70,781 items (+5%) in 2022. Is undoubtedly one of the leading five adopters globally, boasting a significant market share of 36% across the European Union. According to Germany’s latest statistics, the number of installations decreased by 1% to a total of 25,636 units. With a market share of 16% across the EU, installations rose by 8%, reaching 11,475 units. Poland, the third-largest EU market, registered a regional market share of 10% and experienced a growth of 13%, listing 7,380 products in 2022.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, the installation of industrial robots surged by 3% to a total of 2,534 units in 2022. That accounts for less than 1/10th of Germany’s total revenue in sales.
The Americas
By the end of 2022, installations had jumped a significant 8%, reaching a new all-time high of 56,053 items, exceeding the previous record set in 2018 with 55,212 units. The largest regional market, accounting for a whopping 71% of installations within the Americas in 2022, proved to be the most significant contributor to the overall growth. The number of robotic installations rose by 10% to 39,576 units. This year’s total was just shy of the record 40,373 items reached in 2018. The primary growth impetus was the thriving automotive sector, which experienced a remarkable surge in installations of +47% to 14,472 units.
With the adoption of 3,900 items by the and 3,732 items by the , the share of has risen once more to 37%.
Two distinct primary markets exhibited contrasting trends: a 13% surge in right-here installations, marked by a significant increase of 6,000 units, versus a notable decline in elsewhere demand, with a decrease of 24% and 3,223 fewer items. As a direct consequence of plummeting demand from the automotive sector, which had been the industry’s most ardent supporter.
Established as a crucial hub for automotive production, this website manufactures cars and automotive components on a massive scale; according to the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA), it produced 2.4 million vehicles in 2022. Unlocking significant opportunities for automation across the country. Annual setup counts exhibited a generally slow pace of growth, punctuated by occasional fluctuations reflective of underlying economic cycles. By the end of 2022, a total of 1,858 robots had been installed. The sales figure this year was a notable 4% higher compared to the preceding year.
Outlook
The year 2023 is poised to witness a deceleration in global financial growth. Robotic installations in 2023 are unlikely to adhere to this prototype. It’s highly unlikely that there would be any indication that the general long-term development pattern will come to an end soon; on the contrary, it’s more probable that such patterns would persist for a prolonged period. By 2024, a staggering milestone of 600,000 items placed on the global market each year is anticipated to be achieved.
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