Global Dark Factories Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global dark factories market size was estimated at USD 119,188.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 194,603.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$119,188.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$194,603.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global dark factories market highlights

  • The global dark factories market generated a revenue of USD 119,188.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 194,603.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 8.7% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, industrial robotics accounted for a revenue of USD 56,596.9 million in 2024.
  • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the most lucrative technology type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 119,188.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 194,603.5 million
Growth rate8.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentIndustrial robotics
Fastest growing segmentIndustrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationIndustrial Robotics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Machine Vision Systems, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 21.2% of the global dark factories market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, China is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 49,434.2 million by 2030.

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Dark Factories Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Geofabrica View profile 11-50 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States, North America https://www.geofabrica.com
Xaba View profile 1-10 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America https://www.xaba.ai/
DeepHawk View profile 1-10 Cesson-sévigné, Bretagne, France, Europe https://www.deephawk.ai
Simplifyber View profile 11-50 New York, New York, United States, North America https://www.simplifyber.com/
BYD Company View profile 10001+ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Asia https://en.byd.com
Amazon View profile 10001+ Seattle, Washington, United States, North America https://amazon.com
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd View profile 1290000 No.2, Zihyou Street, Tucheng District, New Taipei, Taiwan, 236 https://www.foxconn.com
Xiaomi Corp Class B View profile 33627 Anningzhuang Road, Xiaomi Campus, Haidian District, Beijing, China, People's Republic of https://www.mi.com
Fanuc Corp View profile 11532 3580, Shibokusa, Oshino-mura, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, Japan, 401-0597 http://www.fanuc.co.jp

Global dark factories market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to dark factories market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Industrial robotics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.49% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global dark factories market based on industrial robotics, industrial internet of things (iiot), additive manufacturing / 3d printing, automated guided vehicles (agvs), machine vision systems, artificial intelligence & machine learning covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Dark Factories Technology Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Industrial Robotics
    • Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
    • Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
    • Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
    • Machine Vision Systems
    • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • Global Dark Factories End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Automotive
    • Electronics & Semiconductors
    • Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
    • Aerospace & Defense
    • Consumer Goods
    • Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

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