Dubai, UAE – December 1, 2025 — Kings Research has released its latest research report, “Global Robotic Welding Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2025–2032.” The report covers market sizing, segmentation (type, payload capacity, end-use industry, region), regional dynamics, and competitive strategy in the robotic welding industry — essential reading for OEMs, integrators, automation vendors, and industrial investors.
According to Kings Research, the global robotic welding market was valued at USD 9.76 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 10.66 billion in 2025 to USD 20.78 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.01% over the forecast period. Growth is being driven by rising demand for automation in automotive and EV manufacturing, increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart factory initiatives, labor-cost pressures in key manufacturing hubs, and the need for higher weld consistency, throughput, and process reliability.
Robotic welding systems combine industrial robots, welding power sources, motion control, fixtures, and welding software to deliver automated fusion processes such as arc welding (MIG/MAG, TIG), spot welding, and laser welding. These systems improve production throughput, reduce rework and scrap, and enable complex, repeatable weld patterns that are increasingly important as chassis and body-in-white designs evolve with lightweight materials and electrified powertrains.
Kings Research underscored the major factors boosting the expansion of the robotic welding market:
- Automation in automotive and EV production
Automotive remains the largest adopter of industrial robots, reinforcing its role as a major demand center for robotic welding. In 2023, the automotive sector recorded 135,461 robot installations worldwide, the highest among all industries. This reflects accelerating automation across EV and battery-pack assembly.
- Labor productivity and cost optimization
Manufacturers are increasingly adopting robots to address skilled-welder shortages and improve safety. Global robot density climbed to 162 robots per 10,000 manufacturing employees in 2023, more than double the density recorded seven years earlier—showing widespread reliance on automation to maintain productivity and reduce operational risks. NIOSH also notes that robots are increasingly used to reduce worker exposure to hazardous, repetitive tasks. (Source: ifr.org)
- Advances in payloads, sensors, and welding power sources
The steep increase in global robot usage, surpassing 4.28 million operational units, indicates growing deployment of more capable robots with improved reach, payload, sensing, and adaptive welding technologies (Source: ifr.org). These advancements support automation of complex, multi-model welding applications across diverse manufacturing lines.
- Integration with Industry 4.0 and quality systems
As factories scale automation, the integration of robots with digital platforms, industrial Ethernet, and OPC UA–based systems is becoming standard. The expanding global robot base provides the infrastructure for predictive maintenance, traceability, and real-time parameter optimization in robotic welding.
- Specialized adoption across diverse industries
Rising robot installations across sectors beyond automotive, including metal fabrication, machinery, and electronics, are broadening the addressable market for robotic welding. Strong multi-industry adoption is reflected in the global rise in operational robot stocks and installations across all major regions.
For OEMs, integrators, and industrial investors, the robotic welding market offers clear advantages:
- Higher throughput and quality: Automated welding reduces variability, improves first-pass yield, and shortens cycle times.
- Labor and safety benefits: Robotics mitigates skilled labor shortages and lowers exposure to hazardous welding environments.
- Scalability and flexibility: Modular welding cells and flexible end-effectors facilitate mixed-model production and faster changeovers.
- Data-driven operations: Connectivity and analytics enable predictive maintenance, process control, and cost optimisation.
- Service and retrofit opportunities: Aging fleets of manual welding stations present a large retrofit and upgrade market for integrators and equipment vendors.
Regional Insights
- Asia-Pacific (APAC) held the largest share of the robotic welding market in 2024 due to the concentration of automotive manufacturing, electronics assembly, and metal fabrication in China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Rapid industrialization, competitive labor dynamics, and strong local automation vendors are driving adoption across the region.
- North America is a major growth market supported by reshoring initiatives, increased automation in automotive and aerospace manufacturing, and strong demand for flexible welding solutions in small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Investments in smart factories and government incentives for advanced manufacturing technologies underpin infrastructure and deployment.
Competitive Landscape
The robotic welding market is moderately consolidated with global robot OEMs, welding-equipment suppliers, and systems integrators competing on robot performance, welding technology, software, and services.
Key players profiled and tracked in the report include ABB, Fanuc Corporation, Yaskawa America, Inc., KUKA SE & Co. KGaA, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Comau S.p.A., DENSO Robotics, Nachi-fujikoshi Corp., Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd., The Lincoln Electric Company, Illinois Tool Works Inc., CLOOS Welding Technology GmbH, Fronius International GmbH, and OTC Daihen Inc.
Market leaders are focusing on collaborative and high-payload robots, integrated sensing and vision, laser and hybrid welding solutions, bundled automation packages, and lifecycle services to win contracts with OEMs and contract manufacturers.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited include: International Federation of Robotics (IFR), Eurostat, and corporate disclosures of ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, and The Lincoln Electric Company.