Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Market Overview
The global Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) market was valued at USD 40.5 billion in 2024 and is forecast to rise to USD 70.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 8.3% between 2025 and 2031. This growth is fueled by escalating e-commerce volumes, industrial automation adoption, and the need for efficient supply chain operations.
What Is AHMS?
Automated Material Handling Systems incorporate advanced equipment such as AS/RS, conveyors, AGVs, and picking robots integrated with automation software and IoT technologies. These systems streamline the movement, storage, and retrieval of goods in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and logistics hubs, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing manual labor.
Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Market Segmentation
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By Product Type: Autonomous Mobile Robots, Cobot Palletizers, Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems, Conveyors Systems, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
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By Technology: Automotive, Semiconductor & Electronics, E-commerce & Retail, Metals & Heavy Machinery, Food & Beverages, Third-Party Logistics
Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Market Regional Segments
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Asia-Pacific leads the market, propelled by manufacturing, e-commerce, and logistics needs.
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Other regions: North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East & Africa also show increasing adoption due to industrial modernization trends.
Industry Trends and Developments
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Daifuku is strengthening global competitiveness, launching a large-scale plant in Hyderabad for local manufacturing, and developing a next-gen 40 m AS/RS stacker for global deployment.
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SSI SCHAEFER achieved record revenues in 2024 and delivered its most automated warehouse for Coop, featuring 95% case picking automation. The company also introduced the FastBots Solution, demonstrating next-gen flexible robotics at its SSI Insight event.
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TGW Logistics Group broadened its portfolio with the RovoFlex robot and PickCenter software, reinforcing its automated picking capabilities.
Why These Developments Matter
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Local Manufacturing Advantage: Daifuku’s plant in India enhances cost efficiency and customer responsiveness.
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Advanced Automation Leadership: SSI SCHAEFER’s Coop warehouse and FastBots showcase breakthroughs in integrated and scalable automation solutions.
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Automation Diversification: TGW’s picking robot innovations represent deeper focus on modular and plug-and-play automation.
These strategic actions glowingly demonstrate how leading AMHS players are shaping a more automated, efficient, and regionally robust future.
About the Report
This blog article draws on the Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Market Report by MarketsGlob, which projects the market from USD 40.5 billion in 2024 to USD 70.8 billion by 2031. It includes detailed analyses by company, region, application, and product types.
