Automated Guided Vehicle Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3704
  • Published Date: Sep 09, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Automated Guided Vehicle Market Segmentation:

Type Segment Analysis

The tow vehicles segment is poised to hold an automated guided vehicle market share of over 40% by the end of 2035. Towing operations are widely implemented across different production lines of heavy industries, such as automotive, highlighting the significance of this segment in revenue generation. In addition, these commodities are becoming indispensable for material transport due to their high load capacity, flexibility, and operational efficacy while being an affordable option. For instance, in June 2023, Dematic introduced a third-generation freezer-rated AVD model. This transport system is equipped with cutting-edge sensors and navigation technology to offer unmatched occupational safety, particularly in cold storage facilities.


Application Segment Analysis

The logistics & warehousing segment is expected to garner a significant share of around 35% in the automated guided vehicle market over the discussed timeframe. The increasing demand for smart warehousing around the world is escalating this segment’s captivity in this sector. With the intensification of online shopping worldwide, the requirement for efficient order fulfillment is rising. According to a study released by IEEE Xplore, in 2023, the 3 per 4 employees in a warehouse had a workload over 100%. AGVs are specifically designed to automate crucial roles, such as picking, packing, and storing, faster and more accurately to reduce this burden. Thus, the paramount speed and high-volume orders, coupled with the deep penetration of AI and robotics in storage facilities, are also a few of the major drivers in this category.

Our in-depth analysis of the global AGV market includes the following segments:

    Type

  • Tow Vehicles
  • Unit Load Carriers
  • Forklift Trucks
  • Assembly Line Vehicles
  • Pallet Trucks

    Battery Type

  • Lead
  • Nickel – Based
  • Lithium -Ion

    Application

  • Logistics & warehousing
  • Raw material handling
  • Trailer Loading
  • Assembly
  • Packaging

    Industry 

  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Food & Beverages
  • Paper
  • Chemical

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of automated guided vehicle is evaluated at USD 3.51 billion.

The global automated guided vehicle market size was worth more than USD 3.23 billion in 2025 and is poised to witness a CAGR of over 9.5%, crossing USD 8 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific automated guided vehicle market will hold around 32% share, expected to expand by 2035, driven by rising e-commerce and manufacturing activities increasing workplace automation needs.

Key players in the market include Swisslog Holding AG, SEEGRID Corporation, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., Bastian Solutions, Inc., ELETTRIC80 S.P.A., Fetch Robotics, Inc., Hit Robot Group, EK Robotics, Seegrid Corporation, KUKA AG, Murata Machinery Ltd.
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