Saudi Arabia
warehouse robotics market is anticipated to grow at a robust pace during the
forecast period, 2024-2028. Saudi Arabia is experiencing significant growth and
is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. The adoption of
warehouse robotics in Saudi Arabia is driven by the need for increased
efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in warehouse operations.
The Saudi
government has been actively promoting the adoption of advanced technologies,
including robotics, as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy
and reduce dependency on oil. This has led to increased investments in robotics
and automation across various industries, including warehousing. Like many
other countries, Saudi Arabia has witnessed a rapid rise in e-commerce,
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This has increased the demand for
efficient warehousing solutions to manage the growing volume of online orders,
which has driven the adoption of warehouse robotics. The availability of
skilled labour for warehousing operations in Saudi Arabia has been a challenge,
particularly for repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Warehouse robotics
provides a solution by automating such tasks and reducing dependency on manual
labour. Warehouse robotics can help reduce operational costs overall by optimizing
inventory management, reducing errors, and improving order fulfilment speed.
This cost-saving potential has encouraged many warehouse operators in Saudi
Arabia to invest in robotics. The advancements in robotics technology, such as
the development of collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots
(AMRs), and robotic picking systems, have made warehouse robotics more
sophisticated, efficient, and adaptable to different warehouse environments.
The warehouse
robotics market in Saudi Arabia includes a wide range of applications, such as
goods-to-person picking, palletizing, sorting, and transportation. Key players
in the warehouse robotics market in Saudi Arabia include international
companies like KUKA AG, Fanuc Corporation, ABB Ltd., and local companies like
SISCO Robotics and OTTO Motors
Higher
Adoption for Industrial Automation in Manufacturing in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi
government has launched various initiatives to promote automation in the
manufacturing industry. For instance, the Saudi Vision 2030 aims to increase
the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the GDP and reduce the reliance
on oil exports. The government has also established the National Industrial
Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) to promote the development of the
manufacturing sector and encourage investment in automation technologies. Saudi
Arabia has a large pool of young, educated, and technically skilled workers.
With the availability of a skilled labor force, the implementation of automation
technologies can be streamlined and cost-effective. The cost of labor is
increasing in Saudi Arabia due to factors such as rising living costs and an
increase in the minimum wage. This has made it more cost-effective for
manufacturers to invest in automation technologies to reduce labor costs and
increase efficiency. By adopting automation technologies, manufacturers in
Saudi Arabia can improve their productivity, reduce errors, and increase their
speed to market. This can help them gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Consumers are increasingly demanding higher quality products at lower costs.
Automation technologies such as robots can help manufacturers in Saudi Arabia
meet these demands by improving the accuracy and consistency of their products
while reducing production costs. In conclusion, with the government's
initiatives, a skilled labour force, rising labor costs, competitive advantage,
and changing consumer preferences, the manufacturing industry in Saudi Arabia
is well-positioned to adopt industrial automation technologies to improve
productivity, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge.
Investments
in Industry 4.0
The Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia has identified Industry 4.0 as a key driver of economic growth and
has taken steps to invest in and develop its digital infrastructure. Warehouse
Robotics, which refers to the use of sensors and other connected devices to
improve manufacturing processes, is particularly relevant in Saudi Arabia given
its significant manufacturing sector. The government has launched several
initiatives to promote the adoption of Warehouse Robotics, including the Saudi
IoT Initiative, which aims to encourage the use of IoT in various sectors,
including manufacturing.
One of the key
drivers of this investment is Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, which aims to
diversify the economy away from its dependence on oil and create a thriving
knowledge-based society. To achieve this goal, the government has identified
Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IoT, as critical to transforming the
manufacturing sector and boosting economic growth.
In line with
this vision, several initiatives have been launched to promote investments in
Industry 4.0 and Saudi Arabia warehouse robotics market. For example, the Saudi
Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has established a specialized unit
to attract investments in emerging technologies, including Industry 4.0 and
IoT. The unit aims to facilitate investment in these technologies and support
the development of a knowledge-based economy.
Another
initiative is the creation of "smart factories" in the country. Smart
factories use advanced technologies, such as IoT, artificial intelligence, and
big data, to optimize production processes and increase efficiency. Saudi
Arabia has launched several smart factory projects in collaboration with global
technology companies, such as Siemens, to enhance the country's manufacturing
capabilities and competitiveness.
Furthermore,
the Saudi government has established several funding programs to support startups
and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the adoption of Industry 4.0
and IoT technologies. These programs offer financial support, mentorship, and
access to specialized resources to help companies innovate and grow.
In addition to
government-led initiatives, there has been an increase in private sector
investments towards Industry 4.0 in Saudi Arabia. Many companies, including
local and international firms, are investing in research and development, pilot
projects, and commercial deployments of Industry 4.0 technologies to gain a
competitive edge and improve their operations.
Overall, Saudi
Arabia is actively investing in Industry 4.0 to drive economic diversification,
enhance productivity, and promote innovation. The government's focus on developing
digital infrastructure, fostering innovation, and building a skilled workforce,
combined with private sector investments, is expected to accelerate the
adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in Saudi Arabia and position the country
as a regional leader in advanced manufacturing and digital transformation.
Increased
Productivity and Efficiency
Warehouse
robotics can significantly increase productivity and efficiency by automating
repetitive tasks, reducing errors, and optimizing warehouse operations. This
can lead to faster order fulfilment, improved inventory accuracy, and higher
throughput and warehouse robotics can improve workplace safety by automating
hazardous or physically demanding tasks. AI and machine learning are being used
to improve the capabilities of warehouse robotics, such as object recognition,
path planning, and task optimization. AI-powered robotics can continuously
learn and adapt to changing warehouse environments, making them more efficient
and effective over time. Warehouse robotics are increasingly being connected to
the cloud, allowing for remote monitoring, control, and data analysis. Cloud
connectivity enables real-time tracking of robots, predictive maintenance, and
optimization of warehouse operations.
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Market
Segmentation
Saudi Arabia
warehouse robotics market is segmented based on software, type, payload,
function, and vertical. Based on software, the market is segmented into
warehouse management system, warehouse control system, and warehouse execution
systems. Based on type, the market is segmented into mobile robots, articulated
robots, cylindrical robots, scara robots, parallel robots, and cartesian
robots. Based on payload, the market is further bifurcated into 0.5 Kg to 10
Kg, 11 Kg to 80 Kg, 81 Kg to 180 Kg, 181 Kg to 300 Kg, 301 Kg to 900 Kg, and
more than 900 Kg. Based on function, the market is segmented into pick &
place, assembling & dissembling, transportation, and packaging. Based on
vertical, the market is further split into e-commerce, automotive, electricals
and electronics, chemical, rubber & plastics, food and beverages,
pharmaceutical, and others.
Market
Players
Major market
players in the Saudi Arabia warehouse robotics market are SABB Technologies,
Wadi Makkah Ventures, Inceptio Technology-Saudi Arabia, Murabba Warehousing
Solutions, Arab Robotics, Saudi Automation Company, SAE Logistics, Honeywell
Turki Arabia Ltd, SSI Schaefer LLC (Saudi Arabia), and Quara Robotics.
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Details
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2018 –
2021
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Estimated Year
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2023
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Forecast Period
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2024
– 2028
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2024-2028
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Report Coverage
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Revenue
forecast, company share, growth factors, and trends
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Segments Covered
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Software
Type
Payload
Function
Vertical
Region
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Country Scope
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Saudi
Arabia
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Regional Scope
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Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Province, and Rest of Saudi Arabia
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Key Companies Profiled
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SABB Technologies, Wadi Makkah
Ventures, Inception Technology-Saudi Arabia, Murabba Warehousing Solutions,
Arab Robotics, Saudi Automation Company, SAE Logistics, Honeywell Turki
Arabia Ltd, SSI Schaefer LLC (Saudi Arabia), and Quara Robotics
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Report
Scope:
In this report,
the Saudi Arabia warehouse robotics market has been segmented into the
following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been
detailed below:
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Software:
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Warehouse
Management System
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Warehouse
Control System
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Warehouse
Execution Systems
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Type:
o
Mobile
Robots
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Articulated
Robots
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Cylindrical
Robots
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Scara
Robots
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Parallel
Robots
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Cartesian
Robots
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Payload:
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5
Kg to 10 Kg
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11
Kg to 80 Kg
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81
Kg to 180 Kg
o
181
Kg to 300 Kg
o
301
Kg to 900 Kg
o
More
than 900 Kg
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Function:
o
Pick
& Place
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Assembling
& Dissembling
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Transportation
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Packaging
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Vertical:
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E-Commerce
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Automotive
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Electricals
and Electronics
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Chemical,
Rubber & Plastics
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Food
and Beverages
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Pharmaceutical
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Others
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Saudi
Arabia Warehouse Robotics Market, By Region:
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Riyadh
o
Makkah
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Eastern
Province
o
Rest
of Saudi Arabia
Competitive
Landscape
Company
Profiles: Detailed
analysis of the major companies present in the Saudi Arabia warehouse robotics
market.
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