Intralogistics automation market seen doubling to $137.1 billion by 2033

The global intralogistics automation market is projected to rise from $64.8 billion in 2026 to $137.1 billion by 2033, driven by warehouse automation, e-commerce growth and digital supply chains. Asia Pacific leads the market as AS/RS and warehouse management software remain the top equipment and technology segments.

Why it matters: - Warehouse operators, manufacturers and logistics providers are leaning on automation to speed order fulfillment, improve inventory accuracy and cut labor dependence. - The market’s projected gain of $72.3 billion by 2033 signals sustained spending on smart warehouses and digital logistics infrastructure. - Asia Pacific’s leading position reflects where the fastest industrial and e-commerce expansion is happening.

What happened: - Persistence Market Research projects the global intralogistics automation market will grow from US$64.8 billion in 2026 to US$137.1 billion by 2033. - The forecast implies a compound annual growth rate of 11.3% from 2026 to 2033. - The market reached US$40.4 billion in 2020, according to the report’s historical data. - A sample report is available here.

The details: - Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems account for the largest equipment segment with a 33.2% share. - Warehouse Management Systems lead the technology segment with a 30.1% share. - Asia Pacific holds the largest regional share at 36.9%. - North America is being driven by broad adoption of warehouse automation and advanced logistics technologies. - Europe is expanding through smart manufacturing and automated distribution center investments. - The market is segmented by equipment type, technology, end-use industry and region. - Equipment categories include AS/RS, robotic systems, conveyor and sortation systems, automated guided vehicles, and shuttle and crane systems. - Technology categories include WMS, AI and machine learning algorithms, IoT and sensor networks, RFID and barcode tracking, and machine vision systems. - End-use segments include e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare logistics, third-party logistics providers and airport and terminal handling. - Regional coverage includes North America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Oceania, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. - The report highlights market forecasts, competitive intelligence, share analysis, growth factors, challenges, pricing analysis and future opportunities. - Recent developments cited in the report point to continued investment in warehouse automation in January 2026 and a stronger focus on WMS and automated storage solutions in April 2026. - The report also identifies a list of major players including Daifuku, Dematic, Honeywell Intelligrated, Vanderlande, SSI SCHAEFER, Swisslog, KNAPP, AutoStore, Toyota Industries, Murata Machinery, BEUMER, Mecalux, Geekplus, Locus Robotics, Ocado Intelligent Automation and TGW Logistics. - More information is available in the customization request. - The report’s purchase page is available here.

Between the lines: - The growth story is being driven less by one industry and more by a broad shift toward automated, data-driven warehouse operations. - The strongest segments suggest buyers want systems that improve storage density and inventory visibility first, then layer on robotics and tracking tools. - The size of the incremental opportunity points to room for both established automation vendors and newer software-led entrants.

What's next: - The report expects continued momentum through 2033 as warehouses keep digitalizing and automating. - Further investment is likely in automated fulfillment centers, smart logistics systems and integrated warehouse software. - The market’s next phase will depend on how quickly operators can absorb higher implementation costs and system integration challenges.