Market overview
The global robot gripper market is worth USD 3.7 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 8.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Parallel and angular grippers is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | End-of-arm grippers for industrial and collaborative robots: parallel, angular, vacuum, magnetic, soft and adaptive grippers sold to factories, warehouses and integrators. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Value 2025 | USD 3.4 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 3.7 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 8.3 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 8.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 2,427 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 4,968 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 1,513 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Robot Gripper market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 3.7 bn |
| 2027 | USD 4.0 bn |
| 2028 | USD 4.3 bn |
| 2029 | USD 4.7 bn |
| 2030 | USD 5.1 bn |
| 2031 | USD 5.5 bn |
| 2032 | USD 6.0 bn |
| 2033 | USD 6.5 bn |
| 2034 | USD 7.1 bn |
| 2035 | USD 7.7 bn |
| 2036 | USD 8.3 bn |
Robot Gripper market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parallel and angular grippers | 34.0% | 30.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 7.4% |
| Vacuum grippers | 30.0% | 29.8% | USD 1.1 bn | 8.4% |
| Electric and adaptive grippers | 18.0% | 22.4% | USD 661 mn | 10.9% |
| Soft and magnetic grippers | 10.0% | 11.4% | USD 367 mn | 9.9% |
| Other grippers | 8.0% | 5.7% | USD 294 mn | 4.9% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 22.0% | 18.6% | USD 808 mn | 6.7% |
| Electronics and semiconductors | 22.0% | 22.4% | USD 808 mn | 8.7% |
| Logistics and warehousing | 20.0% | 25.6% | USD 734 mn | 11.2% |
| Food and packaging | 14.0% | 14.3% | USD 514 mn | 8.7% |
| Metals and machinery | 12.0% | 9.7% | USD 441 mn | 6.2% |
| Other industries | 10.0% | 9.3% | USD 367 mn | 7.7% |
By actuation
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pneumatic | 52.0% | 45.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 6.9% |
| Electric | 36.0% | 42.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 10.2% |
| Hydraulic, magnetic and other | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 441 mn | 9.4% |
By jaw configuration
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-jaw | 52.0% | 48.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 7.6% |
| Three-jaw | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 808 mn | 8.5% |
| Multi-finger and adaptive | 26.0% | 30.0% | USD 955 mn | 10.1% |
By sales channel
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct and OEM | 44.0% | 42.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 8.0% |
| System integrators | 34.0% | 35.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 8.8% |
| Distributors and online | 22.0% | 23.0% | USD 808 mn | 9.0% |
Top 25 countries for robot gripper by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 87.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 1.1 bn | 30.0% | USD 2.9 bn | 10.2% |
| 2 | United States | USD 551 mn | 15.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 7.8% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 404 mn | 11.0% | USD 706 mn | 5.7% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 367 mn | 10.0% | USD 672 mn | 6.2% |
| 5 | South Korea | USD 257 mn | 7.0% | USD 565 mn | 8.2% |
| 6 | Italy | USD 129 mn | 3.5% | USD 232 mn | 6.1% |
| 7 | India | USD 110 mn | 3.0% | USD 349 mn | 12.2% |
| 8 | Taiwan | USD 110 mn | 3.0% | USD 241 mn | 8.1% |
| 9 | France | USD 92 mn | 2.5% | USD 166 mn | 6.1% |
| 10 | Mexico | USD 73 mn | 2.0% | USD 183 mn | 9.5% |
| 11 | Switzerland | USD 70 mn | 1.9% | USD 152 mn | 8.0% |
| 12 | United Kingdom | USD 50 mn | 1.4% | USD 110 mn | 8.2% |
| 13 | Spain | USD 38 mn | 1.0% | USD 83 mn | 8.2% |
| 14 | Canada | USD 31 mn | 0.8% | USD 70 mn | 8.5% |
| 15 | Thailand | USD 26 mn | 0.7% | USD 67 mn | 9.8% |
| 16 | Poland | USD 24 mn | 0.6% | USD 60 mn | 9.8% |
| 17 | Netherlands | USD 21 mn | 0.6% | USD 46 mn | 8.3% |
| 18 | Czech Republic | USD 19 mn | 0.5% | USD 45 mn | 8.9% |
| 19 | Singapore | USD 18 mn | 0.5% | USD 41 mn | 8.7% |
| 20 | Brazil | USD 16 mn | 0.4% | USD 38 mn | 9.0% |
| 21 | Vietnam | USD 15 mn | 0.4% | USD 46 mn | 11.7% |
| 22 | Austria | USD 14 mn | 0.4% | USD 31 mn | 7.9% |
| 23 | Sweden | USD 14 mn | 0.4% | USD 29 mn | 7.9% |
| 24 | Turkey | USD 13 mn | 0.3% | USD 32 mn | 9.4% |
| 25 | Malaysia | USD 12 mn | 0.3% | USD 31 mn | 9.8% |
| Rest of world | USD 96 mn | 2.6% | USD 232 mn | 9.2% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- SCHUNK
- Zimmer Group
- Schmalz
- Festo
- SMC
- Piab
- ATI Industrial Automation
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- OnRobot
- DESTACO
- Gimatic
- Applied Robotics
- Weiss Robotics
- Sommer Automatic
- Kosmek
- Nitta Corporation
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Robotiq
- Soft Robotics
- DH-Robotics
- qb robotics
- Barrett Technology
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 robot gripper 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 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by end use, by actuation, by jaw configuration, by sales channel. 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 robot gripper market?
The global robot gripper market is estimated at USD 3.4 bn in 2025 and USD 3.7 bn in 2026.
How fast will the robot gripper market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 8.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 4.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for robot gripper?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.1 bn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 56.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 12.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which robot gripper segment is largest?
In the by type split, Parallel and angular grippers is the largest segment with 34.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading robot gripper companies?
Global leaders include SCHUNK, Zimmer Group, Schmalz, Festo.
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