Market Trends of Middle East and Africa Warehouse Robotics Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the MEA Warehouse Robotics Market according to our research experts:
Sortation Systems to Drive the Market Growth
- There is a high demand for sortation systems from end users, such as post and parcel services, food and beverages, and the e-commerce industry. Factors, such as increasing labor costs and changing consumer buying behavior, have bolstered the demand for faster and more accurate delivery operations, which have, in turn, developed a considerable demand for automated sortation systems.
- There is a demand for high-speed packaging systems decided by the sortation equipment in high-volume distribution scenarios, which often estimates production speed. But often, drawbacks, such as high initial investment and large space requirement for installations, outweigh the merits, thereby, resulting in sluggish growth.
- Vendors in the market offer tailored solutions that enable their customers to sustain competitiveness in the respective industries. This is more relevant to the post and parcel (lead by e-commerce) and food and beverage industries. With a rapid change in operational requirements across these industries, manufacturers find the need to implement conveyor systems that can be reconfigured to accommodate those needs.
Saudi Arabia Holds Significant Market Share
- The Saudi Arabian automotive industry is still in the nascent stage. Currently, it is developing a car manufacturing city, as a part of 2030 Vision reform plan. This move is expected to increase the demand for warehouse robotics. Parking solutions using these systems are expected to gain more traction in the region over the forecast period with focuses on efficient parking spaces use.
- Saudi Arabia is one of the major tourist destinations in the world and is attracting many foreign tourists. This increase in the average air traffic in the country is propelling the demand for robotic equipment in the airport end-user segment.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport, known for its Hajj Terminal, is the busiest airport of Saudi Arabia. Currently, it is undergoing expansion, which is expected to increase the airport’s capacity from 13 million passengers per year to 80 million passengers per year. The project is expected to be completed by 2035. This propelling the growth of the market studied.