Europe Automated Material Handling Equipment Market

The automated material handling equipment market in Europe is projected to grow from USD 8.94 billion in 2025 to USD 13.04 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.8%. Growth in the automated material handling market in Europe is fueled by accelerating warehouse digitalization, labor shortages, and the push for lean, energy-efficient operations across industrial and commercial sectors. Adoption is particularly prominent in Germany, Italy, and France, where automotive and machinery manufacturers utilize robotics, conveyors, and automated storage systems to optimize production flow and reduce takt time. The region’s expanding e-commerce and third-party logistics sector is increasingly deploying ASRS, AGVs, and AMRs to streamline picking, improve inventory accuracy, and meet fast delivery expectations. Food & beverages as well as pharmaceutical processors are also implementing hygienic, traceability-enabled handling systems to support regulatory compliance and temperature-controlled distribution. With the integration of Industry 4.0, predictive maintenance, and software-driven warehouse orchestration gaining traction, Europe continues to advance toward highly automated, data-centric material handling environments.

KION GROUP AG (Germany), KNAPP AGV (Austria), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), Jungheinrich AG (Germany), and SSI SCHAEFER (Germany) are among the key players in the automated material handling equipment market in Europe.

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In September 2025, KNAPP partnered with PICARD to modernize its logistics operations at the Bochum, Germany, facility. The solution included the Evo Shuttle automated small parts warehouse with 58,000 storage locations, Pick-it-Easy workstations, and the KiSoft One logistics software integrated with KiSoft SCADA and KiSoft Analytics. This automation enhanced delivery speed, reliability, process efficiency, and warehouse scalability, supporting PICARD’s global growth strategy and long-term competitiveness.
In March 2024, Jungheinrich AG launched a new electric pedestrian stacker series - EJC 1i series. By leveraging lithium-ion batteries and an updated truck design, these vehicles were distinguished by their notably compact dimensions and substantially enhanced residual capacity and performance.
KION GROUP AG is one of the world’s leading providers of forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and supply chain solutions. The company’s portfolio combines industrial trucks with intelligent automation systems and advanced software, enabling customers to optimize the flow of goods and information across factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. With a focus on digitalization, energy efficiency, and sustainability, KION develops AI-driven networks to manage complex logistics processes, coordinate integrated systems, and ensure resource-efficient operations.

KNAPP AG is a global provider of intelligent warehouse automation and intralogistics solutions. The company develops and manufactures advanced systems that integrate digitalization, robotics, automation, and software to optimize supply chain and warehouse operations. KNAPP provides comprehensive solutions for various industries, including retail, healthcare, fashion, food, and e-commerce. KNAPP actively invests in sustainable initiatives, such as KNAPPgoesgreen, which focuses on e-mobility and eco-friendly commuting.

Toyota Industries Corporation is a diversified global company with a strong presence in material handling equipment, automobiles, and textile machinery. The Materials Handling Equipment segment of the company is managed under the Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), with the TOYOTA, RAYMOND, and CESAB brands providing a broad portfolio of forklifts, warehouse trucks, AGVs, AS/RSs, and intralogistics systems. Strategic acquisitions of Vanderlande, Bastian Solutions, and viastore, operating under the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), further expanded global logistics automation capabilities. Through its broad portfolio and integration of automation, Toyota Industries Corporation has strengthened its role in intralogistics and AMHE solutions.

Market Ranking

The key players are assessed on geographic presence, service offerings, consumer perceptions, product developments, and agreements within the market. The automated material handling equipment market in Europe is competitive, with the five major players, namely KION GROUP AG (Germany), KNAPP AGV (Austria), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), Jungheinrich AG (Germany), and SSI Schaefer (Germany). They collectively account for a significant share of the European market. These players offer diverse product offerings for various end-use applications. The market also has other well-established and small and medium-sized players, such as Ferretto SpA (Italy) and Mobile Industrial Robots (Denmark). These companies have operations worldwide and provide automated material handling equipment, related components, and services. Companies enhance their market position through differentiated products.

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