According to www.thescxchange.com, the U.S. robotics market serving packaging and processing was valued at $440 million in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately $800 million by 2031, reflecting a 10.3% compound annual growth rate.
Mobile robots drive market expansion
The report, jointly produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, identifies mobile robots as the fastest-growing category. Industrial robots held 63% of the market share in 2025, while mobile robots accounted for 32% and collaborative robots for 5%. By 2031, mobile robots are forecast to capture 45% of the market — becoming the largest segment.
Humanoid robots, currently representing just 0.1% of the market, are expected to grow to 5% by 2031, though they remain largely in pilot-stage deployment. This shift reflects a broader strategic pivot: end users are moving beyond labor shortage mitigation toward quantifiable improvements in throughput, cost, quality, and operational consistency.
Adoption rates and investment momentum accelerate
End-user adoption is already widespread, with 72% currently deploying robotics in packaging and processing operations. That figure is projected to rise to 95% by 2031. Further signaling confidence, 61% of end users expect to increase their robotics investment over the next year.
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and systems integrators show parallel commitment: 69% currently include robotics in their portfolios, rising to 86% by 2031; 81% anticipate increasing robotics investment within the coming year.
Strategic priorities shape purchasing decisions
“Robotics adoption is moving from targeted applications toward a broader role in packaging and processing operations. The research shows that end users are looking beyond labor availability alone. They are prioritizing measurable gains in throughput, cost, quality, and consistency — and they expect reliable systems, strong service, and a clear path to ROI.” — Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI
Izquierdo’s statement underscores how ROI clarity, system reliability, and service support have become decisive factors — not just automation capability. The top three drivers of robot adoption cited by end users align directly with these criteria, reinforcing that deployment decisions are now grounded in performance metrics rather than technology novelty alone.
Source: thescxchange.com
Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.
