Jun 14, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Industrial Robots For Multiple Uses – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
Driven by increasing demand for industrial robots for multiple uses in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.4K units by the end of 2035. In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $150M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for industrial robots for multiple uses in the UK, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.4K units by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +0.4% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $150M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
Consumption
United Kingdom’s Consumption of Industrial Robots For Multiple Uses
In 2024, consumption of industrial robots for multiple uses increased by 258% to 5.2K units for the first time since 2020, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption recorded a moderate expansion. Industrial robot consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
The revenue of the industrial robot market in the UK soared to $143M in 2024, jumping by 47% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption enjoyed measured growth. Industrial robot consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
Production
United Kingdom’s Production of Industrial Robots For Multiple Uses
Industrial robot production in the UK soared to 5.1K units in 2024, increasing by 37% on 2023 figures. Over the period under review, production enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 244%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum volume at 6.4K units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, industrial robot production surged to $128M in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 215%. Industrial robot production peaked at $140M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.
Imports
United Kingdom’s Imports of Industrial Robots For Multiple Uses
In 2024, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of industrial robots for multiple uses, when their volume decreased by -9.6% to 5.8K units. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 6.4K units in 2023, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, industrial robot imports dropped to $150M in 2024. Overall, imports, however, posted a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $169M in 2023, and then shrank in the following year.
Imports By Country
Sweden (784 units), Italy (701 units) and Denmark (612 units) were the main suppliers of industrial robot imports to the UK, together accounting for 36% of total imports. Germany, the United States, France, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, China, Japan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.
From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +77.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest industrial robot suppliers to the UK were Sweden ($20M), Italy ($18M) and Denmark ($16M), with a combined 36% share of total imports. Germany, the United States, France, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, China, Japan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 49%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +166.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The average industrial robot import price stood at $26 thousand per unit in 2024, which is down by -2.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $33 thousand per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($26 thousand per unit) and Belgium ($26 thousand per unit), while the price for France ($26 thousand per unit) and Finland ($26 thousand per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+50.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Exports
United Kingdom’s Exports of Industrial Robots For Multiple Uses
In 2024, shipments abroad of industrial robots for multiple uses decreased by -35.2% to 5.6K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 127%. The exports peaked at 10K units in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, industrial robot exports declined to $135M in 2024. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $161M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
The United States (2.5K units) was the main destination for industrial robot exports from the UK, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, industrial robot exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (407 units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (322 units), with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States totaled +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+21.7% per year) and France (+29.3% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($61M) remains the key foreign market for industrial robots for multiple uses exports from the UK, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($9.9M), with a 7.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 5.8% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States stood at +25.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+20.3% per year) and France (+28.1% per year).
Export Prices By Country
The average industrial robot export price stood at $24 thousand per unit in 2024, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 146%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $49 thousand per unit. From 2018 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Switzerland ($25 thousand per unit) and the Netherlands ($24 thousand per unit), while the average price for exports to India ($24 thousand per unit) and Sweden ($24 thousand per unit) were amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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