GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Robotics Industry Statistics

Robotics boosts supply chain efficiency, safety, and costs significantly by 2027.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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60% of logistics companies plan to integrate robotics into their supply chain by 2025

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The average payback period for implementing robotics in warehouses is approximately 18 months

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68% of supply chain companies plan to increase robotics investments in the next three years

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65% of supply chain executives believe robotics will be critical to meeting future customer demand

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45% of supply chain executives believe robotics will significantly impact last-mile delivery by 2030

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The integration of blockchain with robotics in supply chains is expected to improve traceability and security by over 70%

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The global robotics market in supply chain management was valued at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2022

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The adoption of robotics in warehouses increased by 45% from 2018 to 2022

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The use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in supply chains is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% through 2027

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The deployment of robotic picking systems has increased by over 50% globally during 2020-2023

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Over 400,000 robots are actively used in warehouses worldwide as of 2023

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The logistics and supply chain industry is forecasted to invest over USD 15 billion annually in robotics by 2026

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The integration of AI with robotics in supply chain solutions is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2030

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The global drone market in supply chain logistics is projected to reach USD 10.9 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 50%

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Supply chain robotics market size was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% through 2027

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The use of robotic conveyors in supply chains increased by 40% between 2020 and 2023

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The global autonomous forklift market was valued at USD 450 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2030

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Deployment of collaborative robots (cobots) in supply chains grew by 30% annually from 2019 to 2022

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The use of robotic arms for packaging in supply chains increased by 35% from 2020 to 2023

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The global robotic process automation (RPA) market size in supply chain management was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2022, with a predicted CAGR of 28% through 2030

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The overall supply chain robotics market is projected to reach USD 27 billion by 2030

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The adoption rate of robotics in cold chain logistics is projected to increase by 60% between 2022 and 2025

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The global market for robotic sorting systems in supply chains was valued at USD 2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11%

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The global autonomous drone delivery market is expected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 45%

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The number of robots in the global logistics industry is expected to grow by 35% annually over the next five years

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The market for collaborative robots (cobots) in supply chains is projected to reach USD 3 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 22%

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The global market for robotic palletizing systems in supply chains was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, with expected growth at 12% CAGR to 2030

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Investment in robotics for supply chains increased by 30% year-over-year from 2020 to 2022

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72% of warehouse operations that adopted robotics reported improved inventory accuracy

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The average efficiency increase in warehouses using robotics is approximately 30-50%

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Robotics automation has reduced order processing time in warehouses by up to 70%

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By 2025, the implementation of robotics is predicted to reduce supply chain costs by approximately USD 300 billion globally

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58% of warehouses that adopted robotics reported improved safety conditions for workers

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Automation-driven robotics has decreased labor costs in warehouses by an average of 20-30%

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80% of supply chain managers say robotics helps reduce human error

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70% of logistics companies recorded increased throughput after robotics implementation

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The integration of RFID technology with robotics has improved asset tracking accuracy in supply chains to over 95%

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55% of supply chain companies report faster onboarding of new automation technologies due to robotic systems

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50% of inventory errors have been reduced due to robotics systems

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The use of robotics in perishable goods supply chains reduces waste by approximately 15% annually

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Robotics-based last-mile delivery services are projected to reduce delivery times by up to 50% by 2027

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Robotic inventory scanning systems can reduce stocktaking time by over 60%

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75% of logistics companies see robotics as a key factor in achieving supply chain resilience

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The adoption of AI-powered robotics in supply chains is linked to a 25% increase in operational efficiency

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Amazon’s Kiva robots (now Amazon Robotics) perform approximately 85% of the order picking tasks in AS(6) warehouses

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The average lifespan of robots used in supply chain applications is approximately 7-10 years

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40% of supply chain automation projects include robotics, up from 25% in 2018

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48% of supply chain innovators consider robotics essential for future scalability

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Key Highlights

The global robotics market in supply chain management was valued at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2022
The adoption of robotics in warehouses increased by 45% from 2018 to 2022
72% of warehouse operations that adopted robotics reported improved inventory accuracy
The use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in supply chains is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% through 2027
60% of logistics companies plan to integrate robotics into their supply chain by 2025
The deployment of robotic picking systems has increased by over 50% globally during 2020-2023
Amazon’s Kiva robots (now Amazon Robotics) perform approximately 85% of the order picking tasks in AS(6) warehouses
The average efficiency increase in warehouses using robotics is approximately 30-50%
Over 400,000 robots are actively used in warehouses worldwide as of 2023
The logistics and supply chain industry is forecasted to invest over USD 15 billion annually in robotics by 2026
Robotics automation has reduced order processing time in warehouses by up to 70%
The integration of AI with robotics in supply chain solutions is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2030
The global drone market in supply chain logistics is projected to reach USD 10.9 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 50%

From a booming market valued at nearly $8 billion to a projected 50% reduction in delivery times by 2027, robotics is transforming the supply chain industry at an unprecedented pace.

Automation Technologies and Implementation

60% of logistics companies plan to integrate robotics into their supply chain by 2025
The average payback period for implementing robotics in warehouses is approximately 18 months
68% of supply chain companies plan to increase robotics investments in the next three years

Automation Technologies and Implementation Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of logistics firms poised to embrace robotics by 2025 and an 18-month payback period, the supply chain industry is clearly shifting from gears of hesitation to a full throttle on automation, signaling a future where human labor is wisely complemented—if not occasionally outpaced—by robotic efficiency.

Emerging Trends and Future Outlook

65% of supply chain executives believe robotics will be critical to meeting future customer demand
45% of supply chain executives believe robotics will significantly impact last-mile delivery by 2030
The integration of blockchain with robotics in supply chains is expected to improve traceability and security by over 70%

Emerging Trends and Future Outlook Interpretation

With 65% of supply chain executives eyeing robotics as crucial for future demand, a near half foresee its transformative role in last-mile delivery by 2030, and the integration of blockchain promising over 70% gains in traceability and security, the message is clear: robotics are soon to become the backbone—and the brain—of resilient, high-tech supply chains.

Market Growth and Size

The global robotics market in supply chain management was valued at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2022
The adoption of robotics in warehouses increased by 45% from 2018 to 2022
The use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in supply chains is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25% through 2027
The deployment of robotic picking systems has increased by over 50% globally during 2020-2023
Over 400,000 robots are actively used in warehouses worldwide as of 2023
The logistics and supply chain industry is forecasted to invest over USD 15 billion annually in robotics by 2026
The integration of AI with robotics in supply chain solutions is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2030
The global drone market in supply chain logistics is projected to reach USD 10.9 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 50%
Supply chain robotics market size was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% through 2027
The use of robotic conveyors in supply chains increased by 40% between 2020 and 2023
The global autonomous forklift market was valued at USD 450 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2030
Deployment of collaborative robots (cobots) in supply chains grew by 30% annually from 2019 to 2022
The use of robotic arms for packaging in supply chains increased by 35% from 2020 to 2023
The global robotic process automation (RPA) market size in supply chain management was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2022, with a predicted CAGR of 28% through 2030
The overall supply chain robotics market is projected to reach USD 27 billion by 2030
The adoption rate of robotics in cold chain logistics is projected to increase by 60% between 2022 and 2025
The global market for robotic sorting systems in supply chains was valued at USD 2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11%
The global autonomous drone delivery market is expected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 45%
The number of robots in the global logistics industry is expected to grow by 35% annually over the next five years
The market for collaborative robots (cobots) in supply chains is projected to reach USD 3 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 22%
The global market for robotic palletizing systems in supply chains was valued at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, with expected growth at 12% CAGR to 2030
Investment in robotics for supply chains increased by 30% year-over-year from 2020 to 2022

Market Growth and Size Interpretation

As the supply chain robotics market accelerates toward an expected USD 27 billion by 2030, it's clear that automation isn’t just a trend but the new backbone—turning warehouses into high-tech fortresses where robots continue to outnumber humans and redefine logistics at a breakneck pace.

Operational Efficiency and Impact

72% of warehouse operations that adopted robotics reported improved inventory accuracy
The average efficiency increase in warehouses using robotics is approximately 30-50%
Robotics automation has reduced order processing time in warehouses by up to 70%
By 2025, the implementation of robotics is predicted to reduce supply chain costs by approximately USD 300 billion globally
58% of warehouses that adopted robotics reported improved safety conditions for workers
Automation-driven robotics has decreased labor costs in warehouses by an average of 20-30%
80% of supply chain managers say robotics helps reduce human error
70% of logistics companies recorded increased throughput after robotics implementation
The integration of RFID technology with robotics has improved asset tracking accuracy in supply chains to over 95%
55% of supply chain companies report faster onboarding of new automation technologies due to robotic systems
50% of inventory errors have been reduced due to robotics systems
The use of robotics in perishable goods supply chains reduces waste by approximately 15% annually
Robotics-based last-mile delivery services are projected to reduce delivery times by up to 50% by 2027
Robotic inventory scanning systems can reduce stocktaking time by over 60%
75% of logistics companies see robotics as a key factor in achieving supply chain resilience
The adoption of AI-powered robotics in supply chains is linked to a 25% increase in operational efficiency

Operational Efficiency and Impact Interpretation

Robotics is transforming supply chains from error-prone chaos into precision-powered profit engines—cutting costs by hundreds of billions, slashing processing times by up to 70%, and turning the warehouse floor into a safety and efficiency superstar, all while proving that sometimes, machines really do make perfect partners.

Robotics Types and Applications

Amazon’s Kiva robots (now Amazon Robotics) perform approximately 85% of the order picking tasks in AS(6) warehouses
The average lifespan of robots used in supply chain applications is approximately 7-10 years
40% of supply chain automation projects include robotics, up from 25% in 2018
48% of supply chain innovators consider robotics essential for future scalability

Robotics Types and Applications Interpretation

As robotics increasingly become the backbone of supply chain efficiency—performing 85% of order picking, with nearly half of innovators deeming them vital for scalability—the industry’s robotic workforce is set to outlast even the longest supply chain cycles, reminding us that automation isn't just a trend but the future of seamless logistics.