Global Automated Guided Vehicle Market Size & Outlook

The automated guided vehicle industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 9,376.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.8% is expected of the worldwide automated guided vehicle industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,862.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$9,376.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global automated guided vehicle market highlights

  • The global automated guided vehicle market generated a revenue of USD 4,862.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 9,376.6 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 9.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, tow vehicle accounted for a revenue of USD 1,944.4 million in 2023.
  • Unit Load Carrier is the most lucrative vehicle type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,862.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 9,376.6 million
Growth rate9.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentTow vehicle
Fastest growing segmentUnit Load Carrier
Historical data covered2017 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationTow Vehicle, Unit Load Carrier, Pallet Truck, Forklift Truck, Hybrid Vehicles

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 19.8% of the global automated guided vehicle market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 472.4 million by 2030.

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Tow vehicle was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.99% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global automated guided vehicle market based on tow vehicle, unit load carrier, pallet truck, forklift truck, hybrid vehicles covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.


  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle Vehicle Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Tow Vehicle
    • Unit Load Carrier
    • Pallet Truck
    • Forklift Truck
    • Hybrid Vehicles
    • Others
  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle Navigation Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Laser Guidance
    • Magnetic Guidance
    • Vision Guidance
    • Inductive Guidance
    • Natural Navigation
    • Others
  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Logistics and Warehousing
      • Cold Storage
      • Transportation
      • Wholesale & Distribution
      • Cross-Docking
    • Assembly
    • Packaging
    • Trailer Loading and Unloading
    • Raw Material Handling
    • Others
    • Pick & Place
    • Handling
    • Quality Testing
    • Machine Tending
    • Gluing & Welding
  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Hardware
    • Software
    • Service
  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle Battery Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Lead Battery
    • Lithium-Ion Battery
    • Nickel-based Battery
    • Others
  • Global Automated Guided Vehicle End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2030)
    • Automotive
    • Electronics
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Others

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Global automated guided vehicle market size, by region, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Automated guided vehicle market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global automated guided vehicle market share, by vehicle type, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Automated guided vehicle market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global automated guided vehicle market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global automated guided vehicle market size, by region, 2017-2030 (US$M)

Vehicle Type 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
Latin America 288.6 359.0 435.8 490.1 552.0 624.3 706.3 794.9 887.3 981.4 1,076.3 1,171.9 1,273.5 1,380.4 10.7%
Europe 646.3 796.3 957.3 1,066.2 1,189.2 1,331.8 1,492.0 1,662.6 1,837.3 2,011.7 2,184.0 2,353.7 2,531.6 2,715.8 9.5%
North America 404.5 501.0 605.6 678.2 760.7 856.7 965.2 1,081.7 1,202.3 1,324.1 1,445.9 1,567.6 1,696.2 1,830.6 9.9%
MEA 146.9 182.6 221.5 249.0 280.2 316.7 358.1 402.7 449.2 496.5 544.2 592.1 643.0 696.4 12.0%
Asia Pacific 523.7 656.5 803.1 910.1 1,032.8 1,176.8 1,341.2 1,520.5 1,709.5 1,904.2 2,103.1 2,305.8 2,522.9 2,753.3 11.7%
Overall 2,010.0 2,495.4 3,023.2 3,393.6 3,815.0 4,306.4 4,862.8 5,462.4 6,085.6 6,717.9 7,353.4 7,991.0 8,667.2 9,376.6 9.8%

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