Intralogistics market set to hit USD $133bn by 2030

The global intralogistics market is set to reach USD $133 billion by 2030, according to IoT Analytics, up from USD $96 billion in 2025.

IoT Analytics expects the market to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.7% as warehouse operators respond to labour shortages, delivery pressures and the need to make better use of existing facilities. Spending is shifting towards software and mobile robots, rather than traditional warehouse equipment alone.

Intralogistics covers the systems and technologies used to move, store and manage goods within warehouses and distribution centres. The study found no single supplier covers the whole market, with most vendors focused on a limited number of categories across a broad stack of warehouse software, automation and handling systems.

Companies with a presence across several parts of the market include Siemens, Honeywell, Zebra, Swisslog and Körber. The report added that Chinese original equipment manufacturers are expanding in Western markets by adapting products to local regulations and building local service operations, increasing competitive pressure on established suppliers.

Warehouse pressures

IoT Analytics identified five main factors behind the push towards automation. Labour remains the biggest challenge, with retirements outpacing new entrants and warehouses that rely on manual picking reporting annual staff turnover of 200% to 300%.

Operators are also seeking greater flexibility as tariffs, supply chain disruption and changing order patterns force more frequent warehouse layout changes. Instead of committing to large fixed installations, some are choosing modular systems that can be adapted more easily.

Cost pressures are shaping investment decisions too. High interest rates have made new greenfield developments less attractive, pushing operators to focus on increasing throughput and storage density in buildings they already occupy. This includes using vertical lift modules and shuttle systems.

Delivery expectations are another factor. Same-day and next-day fulfilment across large product catalogues is driving demand for goods-to-person systems and automated storage and retrieval systems. Safety concerns are also affecting spending, as warehouse workers often walk more than 10 kilometres a day and repeatedly lift heavy cases, prompting employers to use robots to reduce strain and injury risks.

Faster-growing segments

Within the wider market, software is forecast to grow faster than average. IoT Analytics expects the segment to rise from USD $6.3 billion in 2025 to USD $10.8 billion by 2030, representing compound annual growth of 11.4%.

This growth reflects the wider use of artificial intelligence in warehouse management systems and warehouse execution systems, as well as the emergence of orchestration software that helps coordinate different forms of automation.

Mobile robots are also expected to outpace the broader market. Revenue from autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles is forecast to increase from USD $4.3 billion in 2025 to USD $8.4 billion by 2030, equivalent to annual growth of 14%. That compares with 5.7% growth for the wider mobile material handling segment.

The research highlighted three technology trends. One is the use of AI agents for control-desk tasks such as labour allocation, replenishment and maintenance scheduling, while staff continue to set priorities and handle exceptions. Another is the development of a vendor-agnostic orchestration layer between warehouse management software and automation equipment, allowing operators to add robots from different suppliers without rebuilding integrations each time. A third is the rise of autonomous mobile manipulation robots, which combine a robot arm with a mobile base so one machine can transport and handle goods.

Competition shifts

Competitive dynamics are changing as suppliers seek to differentiate themselves through software, system openness and service. That marks a shift away from a stronger focus on equipment specifications alone.

Justina-Alexandra Sava, Senior Analyst at IoT Analytics, commented on the findings: "Intralogistics is a $96 billion market, and it keeps growing because warehouses cannot find enough people. What changed in 2026 is where the growth comes from. Software and mobile robots, specifically AMRs and AGVs, are growing roughly twice as fast as the overall market, and AI agents are taking on a growing number of decisions previously handled by control-desk teams. For vendors, competition is less about hardware specifications and more about software, openness and service."