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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