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Provided by AGPNEW YORK, USA, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Market By Vehicle Type (Tow Vehicle, Unit Load Carrier, Pallet Truck, Forklift Truck, Hybrid Vehicles, and Others), By Navigation Technology (Laser Guidance, Magnetic Guidance, Vision Guidance, Inductive Guidance, Natural Navigation, and Others), By Application (Logistics and Warehousing, Assembly, Packaging, Trailer Loading and Unloading, Raw Material Handling, and Others), By Industry Vertical (Food & Beverage, Automotive, Retail, Electronics & Electrical, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and By Region - Global and Regional Industry Overview, Market Intelligence, Comprehensive Analysis, Historical Data, and Forecasts 2025 - 2034” in its research database.
“According to the latest research study, the global automated guided vehicles market size was valued at around USD 5.4 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% and is anticipated to reach a value of USD 12.7 billion by 2034.”

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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Industry Overview:
An Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system, also known as autonomous guided vehicles, self-guided vehicles, or mobile robots, is a vehicle designed to move things or materials in a controlled space without a person driving or operating the vehicle. They can often find them at factories, warehouses, and places where products are shipped. Automated guided vehicle systems are used to move huge numbers of items from one area to another, which is a job that is generally done by forklifts, conveyor systems, or manned carts. The best thing about these systems compared to old-fashioned ones is that they can work on their own, without requiring support from individuals.
The Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) market is driven by several factors, such as increasing demand for automation in material handling, expansion in e-commerce, technological advancements, and the increasing trend for automation. However, the high initial investment and maintenance costs act as a major restraining factor to the development of the Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Market.
Report Scope:
| Report Attribute | Report Details |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 5.4 Billion |
| Market Forecast in 2034 | USD 12.7 Billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 9.0% |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Years | 2025- 2034 |
| Key Companies Covered | Dematic, BALYO, Bastian Solutions LLC, Daifuku Co. Ltd., Swisslog Holding AG, JBT, Seegrid Corporation, TOYOTA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, Hyster-Yale Materials, Handling Inc., KION GROUP AG, E&K Automation GmbH, Kollmorgen, KMH Fleet Solutions, ELETTRIC80 S.P.A., inVia Robotics Inc., and others. |
| Segments Covered | By Vehicle Type, By Navigation Technology, By Application, By Industry Vertical, and By Region |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa |
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Industry Growth Factors
The growing labor shortage across the manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors is one of the key factors driving the Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Market over the analysis period. For instance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the manufacturing sector declined by 8.7 percent in 2023, with hours worked falling by 10.5 percent. So, these vehicles are viewed as a crucial solution to operational challenges created by workforce constraints, which enables companies to maintain productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety standards.
They operate 24/7, do repetitive or risky jobs, and reduce the demand on expert operators, who are becoming difficult and costly to employ. Further, the equipment is now equipped with advanced technologies such as AI-based navigation, real-time fleet coordination (including 5G-enabled communication), and higher payload capacities, which drive revenue expansion.
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Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Market: Segmentation
The global Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) industry is segmented based on vehicle type, navigation technology, application, industry vertical, and region.
Based on the vehicle type, the global Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) market is bifurcated into tow vehicle, unit load carrier, pallet truck, forklift truck, hybrid vehicles, and others. The tow vehicle segment is expected to hold the largest market share over the forecast period. The rapid growth is due to industries like automotive, manufacturing, and logistics needing better ways to move large products quickly and easily.
Based on the navigation technology, the global Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) industry is bifurcated into laser guidance, magnetic guidance, vision guidance, inductive guidance, natural navigation, and others. The laser guidance segment held the highest market share. The fast growth is because a growing number of people want accurate navigation tools that ensure safety and efficiency in industrial settings.
Based on the application, the global Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) market is bifurcated into logistics and warehousing, assembly, packaging, trailer loading and unloading, raw material handling, and others. The logistics and warehousing segment is expected to capture a significant revenue share during the anticipated period. This market is increasing because there is an increasing need to make material handling processes in warehouses and distribution centers more efficient and effective.
Based on the industry vertical, the global Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) industry is divided into food & beverage, automotive, retail, electronics & electrical, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and others. The manufacturing segment is expected to capture a significant revenue share during the anticipated period due to the rising trend of automation.
Regional Scope:
North America is expected to dominate the market. The regional growth of the region is attributed to the growing e-commerce industry. The U.S. Census Bureau, a department of the Department of Commerce, estimated U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2025 at $304.2 billion, adjusted for seasonal fluctuations but not for price adjustments. This represents a 1.4% (±0.9%) increase over the first quarter.
Also, the region's persistent labor shortages in logistics and manufacturing are pushing companies to automate material handling to maintain productivity. Further, the presence of major players such as John Bean Technologies Corporation, Seegrid Corporation, Toyota Material Handling, Swisslog Holding AG (KUKA AG), and Daifuku Co., Ltd. influences market sales in terms of revenue.
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Some of the main players in the global automated guided vehicles market include;
The global automated guided vehicles market is segmented as follows:
By Vehicle Type
By Navigation Technology
By Application
By Industry Vertical
By Region
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