Asian country reaches a marketing milestone in factorial automation, representing 54% of global demand for industrial robots in 2024
China has reached the 2,027,000 industrial robots mark operating in its factories, establishing a new world record. The number was released on Thursday (25.Set.2025) by IFR (International Federation of Robotics) in Frankfurt, through the World Robotics 2025 report (PDF – 3 MB).
Annual industrial robot facilities in China reached 295,000 units by 2024, 7% growth compared to last year. The volume represents 54% of the global demand for industrial robots.
The Asian country has been investing in industrial automation as part of its technological development policy. The presence of robots in Chinese factories more than doubled since 2021, when the country registered 1 million units.
Overcoming foreigners, Chinese robot manufacturers increased their share in the domestic market to 57% in 2024. This is the first time local companies surpass foreign companies in the supply of industrial robots in the country. By 2023, Chinese manufacturers held 47% of the market.
In the food and beverage industry, the robot facilities in China grew by 86% compared to 2023, totaling 8,900 units. Household suppliers accounted for 80% of this total.
The textile, leather and clothing sector recorded 5,700 robot facilities in 2024, an increase of 29% over the previous year. China represented 95% of global facilities in this category.
In the wood industry and wood products, the facilities reached 4,300 units in 2024. The country was responsible for 91% of global facilities in the sector.
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According to IFR’s analysis, the growth tendency of robotics in China should continue. The quarterly research of the Federation for the 1st quarter of 2025 indicates that requests in Asia grew at 2 -digit rates, driven mainly by the Chinese market.
The robotics sector has the potential to grow about 10% per year by 2028. Even after this period, China should remain the main market for industrial robotics.
