The Vertical Carousels ASRS Market size was US$ 278.37 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 392.13 million by 2031. The vertical carousels ASRS market size is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.2% during 2025-2031.
The growing global population is significantly influencing the demand for products across key industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, retail, electronics, and food & beverages. As production volumes continue to rise, manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to create efficient storage solutions for finished goods before they are shipped to customers, distributors, or retailers. For example, in 2024, a corrugated packaging manufacturer announced a US$ 140 million investment to build a 550,000 sq. ft. manufacturing and warehouse facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, US-demonstrating the rising need for large, efficient storage infrastructure.
This surge in production has intensified the demand for warehouses, storage, and distribution centers that can manage growing inventories while minimizing costs and floor space usage. Companies are prioritizing systems that prevent stockouts, reduce product damage, and speed up the picking and delivery process. To meet these challenges, industries are increasingly adopting Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), which maximize vertical and horizontal storage capacities through high-density layouts.
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) Vertical Carousels ASRS market is witnessing significant growth, particularly driven by the rapid expansion of Saudi Arabia's logistics and warehousing sector. This growth is largely fueled by the Kingdom's National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) under Vision 2030, which promotes infrastructure development and modernization of warehousing facilities. The Saudi warehouse market, valued at around US$ 1.11 billion in 2024, is projected to register a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2033, with the broader logistics market expected to reach US$ 198.9 billion by 2030. The surge in e-commerce bolsters demand for Grade A warehousing facilities equipped with advanced technologies, including vertical carousel ASRS, to improve storage efficiency and facilitate faster order fulfillment.
In the UAE, the increasing significance of the eCommerce market highlights the importance of language localization for retail growth. Luxury brands launching Arabic language platforms have overcome barriers deterring local online shoppers, expanding market reach. Cross-border eCommerce is also becoming more common, contributing to rising demand for efficient, automated storage systems across MEA's retail, logistics, and industrial sectors.
Vertical Carousel ASRS solutions in MEA support the growing warehousing needs by enhancing space utilization and providing ergonomic, efficient retrieval processes. These systems reduce order picking time and labor costs while accommodating the increasing volume and variety of goods, especially in e-commerce warehouses.
The market in the MEA is expanding rapidly, driven by strategic government initiatives, booming e-commerce, and increasing demand for automation that boosts operational efficiency and supports regional economic diversification under Vision 2030.
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 EMEA vertical carousels ASRS market players that are profiled in this market study.
The overall vertical carousels 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 EMEA vertical carousels 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 EMEA vertical carousels ASRS market.