SIASUN(SZ:300024) Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-07-24 01:17Core Viewpoint - The arc welding robot market is experiencing significant growth driven by digitalization and automation, despite facing challenges in 2022 due to the pandemic and trade wars. A recovery is expected in 2024 with a projected 15% increase in global sales, reaching 54,500 units [1][4][8]. Industry Overview - Arc welding robots utilize electric arcs as a heat source for welding materials such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum alloys. They are categorized based on coordinate types and welding processes [2][6]. Global Market Sales - From 2017 to 2021, global sales of arc welding robots increased steadily. However, in 2022, sales dropped by 17.5% due to economic pressures. A recovery is anticipated in 2024, with sales expected to rise by 15% to 54,500 units [4][6]. China Market Sales - China is the largest market for arc welding robots, with sales projected to grow by 22.73% in 2024, reaching 35,100 units, which accounts for 64.4% of global sales [8][12]. Market Structure - The arc welding robot market includes participants from Japanese, European, and domestic brands. Japanese brands like Yaskawa and Fanuc, and European brands like KUKA and ABB dominate the market. However, domestic companies are increasing their market share, projected to exceed foreign brands for the first time in 2024 [10][12]. Application Fields - Arc welding robots are crucial in various sectors, including automotive, heavy machinery, and steel structures. The automotive sector is the largest application market, accounting for 27% of usage in 2024 [16][20]. Automotive Sector Insights - The automotive industry in China is rapidly growing, with production and sales expected to reach 31.43 million units in 2024, marking a 4.5% increase. The use of arc welding robots in automotive manufacturing is critical for enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality [18][20]. Steel Structure Insights - The steel structure industry is facing challenges, with production expected to decline by 4.3% in 2024. The adoption of welding robots is seen as a solution to labor shortages and quality consistency in welding processes [22]. Development Trends - The arc welding robot industry is expected to see advancements in intelligence, flexibility, and application areas, contributing to improved production efficiency and product quality in downstream sectors [24].