The global industrial robotics market is experiencing rapid growth, with sales anticipated to reach $10.2 billion by 2025. As factories continue to automate and smart manufacturing evolves, robotics are becoming increasingly essential in production processes. By 2025, industrial robots are projected to manage nearly 60% of new installations in the automotive and electronics industries.
This report, featuring insights from Visual Capitalist’s Bruno Venditti, outlines the market share of the top industrial robotics manufacturers. The data is sourced from Statista’s Market Insights.
ABB and Epson at the Forefront
Switzerland’s ABB and Japan’s Epson each command a 13% share of the global market, ranking them as the largest manufacturers of industrial robots. ABB operates across numerous sectors, while Epson specializes in precision automation for electronics and small-part assembly.
Japan’s Robotics Leadership
Japanese companies dominate the top 10 manufacturers, accounting for half of the list. This includes Epson, Fanuc (11%), Kawasaki (8%), Yaskawa (8%), and Denso (4%). Japan’s long-standing commitment to robotics research and development, alongside its export-driven manufacturing economy, has solidified its position as a leader in this field.
This strong roster of robotics firms enables Japan to meet both domestic and international demand with advanced automation solutions.
Market Fragmentation and Emerging Players
Aside from the leading companies, 32% of the market is made up of smaller firms or those with regional influence. Notable players include Universal Robots (Denmark), KUKA (Germany), and Comau (Italy), each capturing important yet smaller market segments.
