A new World Robotics report recorded 553,052 industrial robots installed in factories worldwide in 2022, a 5% increase compared to the same period last year. By region, 73% of newly deployed robots were installed in Asia, 15% in Europe, and 10% in the Americas.
“This is the second year in a row that the world record of 500,000 units has been exceeded,” said Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics. “The industrial robot market is expected to grow by 7% globally to more than 590,000 units by 2023.”
Asia, Europe, Americas – Overview
china It is by far the world's largest market. In 2022, annual installations of 290,258 installed, representing a 5% increase, replaced the previous record set in 2021. This performance is noteworthy in that it surpasses 2021 performance, which is a 57% increase compared to 2020. To serve this dynamic market, domestic and foreign robot suppliers have established production plants in China and continuously increased production capacity. On average, annual robot installations increased by 13% per year (2017-2022).
robot installation japan The size of the industrial robot market ranks second after China. Annual installations increased by 2% on average per year (2017-2022). Japan is the world's leading robot manufacturing country, accounting for 46% of global robot production.
The market is korea Up 1% – 2022 installations reached 31,716 units. This year saw the second marginal growth in installation figures, following four years of declines. Korea remains the world's fourth largest robot market, following the United States, Japan, and China.
europe
that much european union It remains the world's second largest market in 2022 (70,781 units, +5%). germany It is one of the top five adopters globally, with a 36% market share within the EU. Installations in Germany fell 1% to 25,636 units. Italy Its market share in the EU followed with 16%. Installations increased 8% to 11,475 units. Third largest EU market, franceIn 2022, it recorded a 10% regional market share and increased 13% to 7,380 units installed.
After Brexit ukIndustrial robot installations increased 3% to 2,534 units in 2022. This figure is less than one-tenth of German sales.
USA
at AmericaInstallations in 2022 increased by 8% to 56,053 units, surpassing the highest level in 2018 (55,212 units). that much USAThe largest regional market, accounted for 71% of installations in the Americas in 2022. Robot installations increased 10% to 39,576. This is just short of the highest level of 40,373 units achieved in 2018. The main growth driver was the automotive industry, where installations surged +47% (14,472 units). share of automobile industry Now it has grown again to 37%, metal and mechanical industry (3,900 units) and Electrical/electronic industry (3,732 units).
The other two main markets are: Mexico – Here the number of installs increased by 13% (6,000). – and CanadaDemand decreased by 24% (3,223 units). This was a result of lower demand from the automotive industry, which was the strongest adopter.
brazil It is an important production site for automobiles and automobile parts. The Organization of International Automobile Manufacturers (OICA) reports that 2.4 million vehicles will be produced in 2022. This shows the country’s enormous potential for automation. The number of annual installations grew rather slowly, with periodic ups and downs. In 2022, 1,858 robots were installed. This is a 4% increase from the previous year.
eyesight
2023 will be a year in which global economic growth slows. Robotic installations in 2023 are not expected to follow this pattern. There are no signs that the overall long-term growth trend will end any time soon, quite the opposite. It is expected to reach 600,000 annual installations worldwide by 2024.
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) connects the world of robotics around the world. We aim to promote the positive benefits of robots on productivity, competitiveness, economic growth, and quality of work and life.
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) connects the world of robotics around the world. We aim to promote the positive benefits of robots on productivity, competitiveness, economic growth, and quality of work and life.