Demand for industrial robots is rapidly increasing in China!
With 59% of the world’s industrial robots, the country has maintained its position as the largest market by a wide margin.
According to the “World Robotics 2026” report published by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), headquartered in Frankfurt, the number of industrial robots installed in China reached 354,000 in 2025, up 20% from the previous year. With 59% of the world’s industrial robot installations, China maintained its position as the world’s largest market by a wide margin.
During this period, the electrical and electronics, automotive, and metal and machinery industries were the main drivers of demand for industrial robots in the country. The number of industrial robots in the electrical and electronics sector increased 16% year-on-year to 96,400, while installations in the automotive sector rose 38% to 78,900 and those in the metal and machinery sector climbed 44% to 78,700. The number of robots supplied by Chinese domestic manufacturers increased 15% year-on-year to 195,000, accounting for 55% of the total. The IFR forecasts that demand for industrial robots in China will continue to grow due to population aging and labor shortages, with the domestic market expected to expand by an average of 5–10% annually through 2029.