Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Market Overview
Market Size in 2024 : USD 268.87 Million
Market Size in 2033: USD 572.48 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 8.76%
According to IMARC Group's latest research publication,"Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type of Robot, Payload Capacity, Operational Environment, Application, End Use Industry, and Region, 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia industrial material handling robotics market size reached USD 268.87 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 572.48 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.76% during 2025-2033.
How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Market
With Saudi Arabia’s material handling robotics market valued at $268.87 million, AI-powered automation is keeping warehouses, ports, and manufacturing lines running faster and more efficiently than ever.
Government initiatives like Vision 2030 and targeted funding, such as grants and subsidies, motivate companies to modernize logistics and production with intelligent robotics—helping boost job creation and local expertise.
The Alat-SoftBank robotics venture in Riyadh, equipped for full-scale AI-driven robot manufacturing, aims to cut downtime by 45% and errors by 85% for local industries.
Big fulfillment hubs, like the 400,000-square-foot Geek+ and Starlinks site in Saudi Arabia, now use over 250 mobile robots that sort and move 3.6 million items monthly—transforming e-commerce fulfillment speed and reliability.
Local robotics leaders, including Proven Robotics and QLTYSS, are expanding custom solutions—from collaborative warehouse robots to AI-powered maintenance—helping Saudi factories and warehouses do more, with fewer manual steps and less risk.
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Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Market Trends & Drivers:
Saudi Arabia’s push for industrial automation under Vision 2030 is fueling the material handling robotics market. The government’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) is investing over 500 billion Saudi Riyals to modernize manufacturing, with robotics at the core. Companies like Alat, partnering with SoftBank, are building automated hubs in Riyadh, deploying robots for tasks like palletizing and sorting. This reduces reliance on manual labor, cutting costs by up to 30% for some firms. With 36,000 factories targeted for automation, robotics is transforming logistics and boosting efficiency across industries like automotive and electronics.
The rise of e-commerce is driving demand for material handling robots in Saudi Arabia. Retail giants like Amazon and Noon are using autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in warehouses to handle surging online orders, with Noon reporting a 25% faster order fulfillment rate. The Saudi IoT Initiative supports this trend, promoting smart logistics solutions. Over 4,000 robotic systems are now deployed in Jeddah’s warehouses alone, streamlining inventory management and reducing errors by 20%. As consumer demand for quick delivery grows, businesses are investing heavily in robotics to stay competitive in the fast-paced e-commerce landscape.
Advancements in AI and machine vision are revolutionizing material handling robotics in Saudi Arabia. Companies like SISCO Robotics are integrating AI-powered robots with vision systems for precise picking and sorting, improving accuracy by 15% in manufacturing plants. The government’s 75 billion Saudi Riyal investment in AI under the National Strategy for Data and AI is accelerating adoption. For instance, Aramex’s robotic sorting facility at Jeddah Islamic Port handles 4,000 shipments per hour, showcasing real-world impact. These technologies are making robots smarter, safer, and essential for high-volume industries like food and pharmaceuticals.
Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Industry Segmentation:
The report has segmented the market into the following categories:
Type of Robot Insights:
Articulated Robots
Cartesian Robots
Cylindrical Robots
SCARA Robots
Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
Payload Capacity Insights:
Low Payload (Up to 50 kg)
Medium Payload (51 kg to 300 kg)
High Payload (Above 300 kg)
Operational Environment Insights:
Indoor
Outdoor
Controlled Environment (Clean Rooms)
Application Insights:
Assembly
Palletizing
Packaging
Material Handling
Sorting and Picking
Welding
End Use Industry Insights:
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Electronics
Aerospace
Pharmaceuticals
Logistics and Warehousing
Regional Insights:
Northern and Central Region
Western Region
Eastern Region
Southern Region
Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Industrial Material Handling Robotics Market
July 2024: Saudi Arabia’s industrial robotics sector saw a 40% increase in adoption of AI-powered autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouse logistics, driven by partnerships between local manufacturers and global tech firms like Siemens and Rockwell Automation.
September 2024: The Kingdom introduced its first locally assembled robotic palletizing systems, reducing import dependency by 30% and improving efficiency in food and beverage manufacturing through advanced gripper and vision-guided sorting technologies.
November 2024: A major Saudi oil and gas company deployed swarm robotics for hazardous material handling, using collaborative robots (cobots) equipped with IoT sensors to improve safety and reduce manual labor risks by 50% in high-risk environments.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
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