The global intralogistics market is set to reach USD $133 billion by 2030, according to IoT Analytics, up from USD $96 billion in 2025.

IoT Analytics expects the market to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.7% as warehouse operators respond to labour shortages, delivery pressures and the need to make better use of existing facilities. Spending is shifting towards software and mobile robots, rather than traditional warehouse equipment alone.

Intralogistics covers the systems and technologies used to move, store and manage goods within warehouses and distribution centres. The study found no single supplier covers the whole market, with most vendors focused on a limited number of categories across a broad stack of warehouse software, automation and handling systems.

Companies with a presence across several parts of the market include Siemens, Honeywell, Zebra, Swisslog and Körber. The report added that Chinese original equipment manufacturers are expanding in Western markets by adapting products to local regulations and building local service operations, increasing competitive pressure on established suppliers.

IoT Analytics identified five main factors behind the push towards automation. Labour remains the biggest challenge, with retirements outpacing new entrants and warehouses that rely on manual picking reporting annual staff turnover of 200% to 300%.

Operators are also seeking greater flexibility as tariffs, supply chain disruption and changing order patterns force more frequent warehouse layout changes. Instead of committing to large fixed installations, some are choosing modular systems that can be adapted more easily.

Cost pressures are shaping investment decisions too. High interest rates have made new greenfield developments less attractive, pushing operators to focus on increasing throughput and storage density in buildings they already occupy.

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