全球工业机器人市场遇冷 中国逆势增长成最大亮点

Core Insights - 2024 is expected to be a challenging year for the industrial robotics sector, with a global decline in new installations by 3% to approximately 523,000 units in 2023 [1] - Major markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas all experienced downturns, with Asia down 2%, Europe down 6%, and the Americas down 9% [1] - China stands out as the only bright spot, with an expected growth of 5% in new installations, reaching around 290,000 units in 2024, increasing its global market share from 51% in 2023 to 54% [1][2] Market Performance - The electronics and automotive sectors have been the leading industries for industrial robots since 2020, with the electronics sector showing slight growth while the automotive sector faced significant declines [1] - In China, the industrial robot market is projected to reach 302,000 units in 2024, maintaining its position as the largest industrial robot market globally for 12 consecutive years [2] - Japan's industrial robot installations fell by 7% to 43,000 units, while the U.S. market shrank by 9%, with the automotive sector contributing nearly 40% of installations [4] Regional Analysis - China is the world's largest producer of industrial robots, with production increasing from 33,000 units in 2015 to 556,000 units in 2024, and service robots reaching 10.5 million units, a 34.3% year-on-year growth [2] - The robot density in China is 470 units per 10,000 workers, surpassing Japan and Germany, with South Korea and Singapore leading at 1,012 and 770 units respectively [4] - Despite geopolitical tensions, Asia is still viewed positively, with a forecast of single-digit growth in industry orders in Q1 2025 and a mild recovery in the electronics sector [4] Industry Trends - The robotics industry is increasingly focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, with advancements in digital twin technology and enhanced human-machine interaction capabilities [4] - Key areas for early adoption of robotics include logistics and material handling, with construction, laboratory automation, and warehousing also seeing accelerated penetration [4]