London, 9th January 2026 – Mobile robots remains a high-growth industry in 2026, with an average annual growth rate of 19% forecast from 2024 to 2030, according to Interact Analysis. The market intelligence specialist predicts mobile robot revenue will climb from just under $5 billion in 2024 to $14 billion in 2030. This follows a downward revision of 12% from its May forecast, as tariff uncertainty disrupted investment. However, the market is still an attractive one, significantly outpacing a predicted average annual growth rate of 2.4% for fixed automation.

There is a clear transition taking place from automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), with AGV revenue expected to drop from around 33% of total mobile robot revenue in 2024 to 20% in 2030.

China’s market leadership is eroding in mobile robots sector

Interact Analysis’ latest Mobile Robots report forcasts China’s share of the mobile robots market will fall from 58% in 2024 to 46% in 2030, as other regions see growth accelerate. China drove early adoption of mobile automation, fueled by government support, rapid e-commerce growth, and a large manufacturing base. Other markets are now witnessing strong expansion, while China is anticipated to see domestic demand plateau. This will contribute to a fall in China’s mobile robots revenue share from 36% to 27% over the forecast period, due to lower average price per unit.

Strong growth in other regions will see China’s dominant market share eroded over the coming years

Order fulfillment robots dominate, but mobile forklift market strengthening

Order fulfillment robots are forecast to account for around 50% of shipments by 2030, driven by strong demand in warehouse and e-commerce applications. Meanwhile, mobile forklifts will account for an estimated one-third of total mobile robot revenue, despite a smaller share of overall shipments.

Ash Sharma, Interact Analysis VP Research – Robotics & Warehouse Automation, says, “Despite lower shipment share, forklifts – particularly AGV forklifts – generate the highest revenues due to premium pricing. By 2030, forklifts are projected to deliver roughly 33% of total mobile robot revenue, while contributing only 14% of shipments. This underscores their strategic importance and revenue potential. The forklift segment continues to attract new entrants and innovation, with vendors expanding portfolios to include forklifts as part of integrated mobile automation solutions.”

About the Report:

Our well respected market report provides insight and analysis into the mobile robot industry. The report is focused on material handling applications in manufacturing and logistics environments, which accounts for the bulk of AGV & AMR revenues.

The Premium version of this report provides ‘tertiary-level analysis’ which models demand for mobile robots by country. It also includes a mid-year update to our forecasts.

About Interact Analysis

With over 200 years of combined experience, Interact Analysis is the market intelligence authority for global supply chain automation. Our research covers the entire automation value chain – from the technology used to automate factory production, through inventory storage and distribution channels, to the transportation of the finished goods. The world’s leading companies trust us to surface robust insights and opportunities for technology-driven growth. To learn more, visit  www.InteractAnalysis.com.