Market overview
The global goods to person system market is worth USD 5.4 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 18.5 bn by 2036, growing at a 13.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Shuttle systems is the largest by technology segment.
| Scope | Automated storage and retrieval systems that bring totes or cartons to a fixed picking station: shuttle, cube, crane, carousel and robot-based goods-to-person systems with controls and software. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Value 2025 | USD 4.8 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 5.4 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 18.5 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 13.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,153 installations |
| Volume 2036 | 9,883 installations |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,728,000 per installation |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Goods to Person System market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 5.4 bn |
| 2027 | USD 6.2 bn |
| 2028 | USD 7.0 bn |
| 2029 | USD 7.9 bn |
| 2030 | USD 8.9 bn |
| 2031 | USD 10.0 bn |
| 2032 | USD 11.3 bn |
| 2033 | USD 12.8 bn |
| 2034 | USD 14.5 bn |
| 2035 | USD 16.4 bn |
| 2036 | USD 18.5 bn |
Goods to Person System market segmentation
By technology
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle systems | 32.0% | 28.8% | USD 1.7 bn | 11.8% |
| Cube and grid storage | 22.0% | 28.2% | USD 1.2 bn | 15.8% |
| Crane-based AS/RS | 20.0% | 13.7% | USD 1.1 bn | 8.8% |
| Mobile robot systems | 18.0% | 25.1% | USD 981 mn | 16.8% |
| Carousel and other | 8.0% | 4.2% | USD 436 mn | 5.8% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce and retail | 38.0% | 40.0% | USD 2.1 bn | 13.6% |
| Food and grocery | 18.0% | 18.9% | USD 981 mn | 13.6% |
| Pharmaceutical and healthcare | 12.0% | 10.6% | USD 654 mn | 11.6% |
| Automotive and industrial | 16.0% | 12.9% | USD 872 mn | 10.6% |
| Third-party logistics | 16.0% | 17.6% | USD 872 mn | 14.1% |
By load unit
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totes and bins | 46.0% | 48.0% | USD 2.5 bn | 13.5% |
| Cartons and cases | 26.0% | 25.0% | USD 1.4 bn | 12.6% |
| Pallets | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 654 mn | 13.0% |
| Trays and individual items | 16.0% | 15.0% | USD 872 mn | 12.3% |
By picking station type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual picking stations | 54.0% | 40.0% | USD 2.9 bn | 9.7% |
| Collaborative picking | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 13.4% |
| Robotic picking | 18.0% | 31.0% | USD 981 mn | 19.3% |
By facility size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 10,000 m2 | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 1.5 bn | 12.2% |
| 10,000 to 30,000 m2 | 40.0% | 40.0% | USD 2.2 bn | 13.0% |
| Above 30,000 m2 | 32.0% | 34.0% | USD 1.7 bn | 13.7% |
Top 25 countries for goods to person system by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 85.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 1.5 bn | 27.0% | USD 4.8 bn | 12.6% |
| 2 | China | USD 981 mn | 18.0% | USD 4.4 bn | 16.1% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 545 mn | 10.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 11.1% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 381 mn | 7.0% | USD 906 mn | 9.0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 327 mn | 6.0% | USD 1.0 bn | 12.0% |
| 6 | France | USD 272 mn | 5.0% | USD 851 mn | 12.1% |
| 7 | Netherlands | USD 191 mn | 3.5% | USD 592 mn | 12.0% |
| 8 | South Korea | USD 191 mn | 3.5% | USD 703 mn | 13.9% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 163 mn | 3.0% | USD 536 mn | 12.6% |
| 10 | Australia | USD 136 mn | 2.5% | USD 444 mn | 12.5% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 92 mn | 1.7% | USD 287 mn | 12.1% |
| 12 | Sweden | USD 78 mn | 1.4% | USD 246 mn | 12.1% |
| 13 | Poland | USD 68 mn | 1.2% | USD 257 mn | 14.3% |
| 14 | Belgium | USD 58 mn | 1.1% | USD 181 mn | 12.0% |
| 15 | Switzerland | USD 50 mn | 0.9% | USD 157 mn | 12.1% |
| 16 | Mexico | USD 43 mn | 0.8% | USD 165 mn | 14.3% |
| 17 | Singapore | USD 37 mn | 0.7% | USD 141 mn | 14.3% |
| 18 | Taiwan | USD 32 mn | 0.6% | USD 122 mn | 14.5% |
| 19 | United Arab Emirates | USD 27 mn | 0.5% | USD 104 mn | 14.3% |
| 20 | Turkey | USD 23 mn | 0.4% | USD 89 mn | 14.2% |
| 21 | Austria | USD 20 mn | 0.4% | USD 63 mn | 12.1% |
| 22 | Denmark | USD 17 mn | 0.3% | USD 54 mn | 11.9% |
| 23 | Czech Republic | USD 15 mn | 0.3% | USD 57 mn | 14.6% |
| 24 | Norway | USD 13 mn | 0.2% | USD 41 mn | 12.0% |
| 25 | Finland | USD 11 mn | 0.2% | USD 35 mn | 12.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 205 mn | 3.8% | USD 721 mn | 13.4% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Dematic
- Daifuku
- Swisslog
- Knapp
- AutoStore
- SSI Schaefer
- TGW Logistics
- Vanderlande
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Exotec
- Honeywell Intelligrated
- Geek+
- Hai Robotics
- Murata Machinery
- Kardex
- Mecalux
- Witron
- Ocado Intelligent Automation
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Addverb
- Brightpick
- Quicktron
- Fabric
- Mushiny
- Hikrobot
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the goods to person system market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 13.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by technology, by end use, by load unit, by picking station type, by facility size. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the goods to person system market?
The global goods to person system market is estimated at USD 4.8 bn in 2025 and USD 5.4 bn in 2026.
How fast will the goods to person system market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 18.5 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 13.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 13.0 bn.
Which country is the largest market for goods to person system?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.5 bn in 2026, 27.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 55.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 16.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which goods to person system segment is largest?
In the by technology split, Shuttle systems is the largest segment with 32.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading goods to person system companies?
Global leaders include Dematic, Daifuku, Swisslog, Knapp.
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