The AutoStore ASRS market was valued US$ 350.68 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 751.96 million by 2031; it is expected to register a CAGR of 11.8% during 2025-2031.
The Middle East & Africa (MEA) region presents a mixed but expanding opportunity for the AutoStore Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) market, driven by ongoing industrial diversification, e-commerce growth, and logistics modernization. High-income economies such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar are at the forefront of automation adoption, supported by national transformation agendas like Vision 2030, which emphasize digital infrastructure, supply chain efficiency, and smart warehousing. Government-led investments, free-zone initiatives, and partnerships with global technology providers are accelerating the deployment of automated fulfillment centers and advanced intralogistics systems.
In parallel, the rapid growth of online retail, third-party logistics (3PL) operations, and last-mile delivery networks is increasing demand for scalable and high-density storage solutions, particularly in urban hubs. The region's growing cold chain logistics and pharmaceutical sectors are also emerging application areas, where ASRS solutions enhance inventory accuracy, throughput, and space utilization.
Across Africa, market penetration remains lower but is gaining traction as economies like South Africa, advance industrial automation and modern retail infrastructure. Investments from multinational distributors, donor-funded infrastructure projects, and regional manufacturing initiatives are supporting gradual adoption. The growing need for operational efficiency, inventory control, and space optimization in constrained facilities is encouraging interest in modular ASRS solutions such as AutoStore's cube-based design.
Bastian Solutions, Inc.; Daifuku Co., Ltd.; KION GROUP AG; Kardex Group; Knapp AG; Mecalux, S.A.; SSI Schaefer Group; Swisslog Holding AG; System Logistics Spa; and Vanderlande Industries are among the key global AutoStore ASRS players that are profiled in this market study.
The overall global AutoStore ASRS market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the global AutoStore ASRS market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the global AutoStore ASRS market.