AI in warehousing market seen topping $23B by 2030

The Business Research Company says the artificial intelligence in warehousing market will grow from $7.43 billion in 2025 to $9.34 billion in 2026, then reach $23.04 billion by 2030. The report points to robotics, smart warehouse systems and real-time inventory visibility as the biggest drivers of demand.

Why it matters: - AI is moving from a warehouse efficiency tool to a core logistics capability, with impacts on inventory accuracy, labor use and order speed. - The market’s projected growth signals more spending on automation, robotics and connected warehouse systems across global supply chains.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Warehousing Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report puts the AI in warehousing market at $7.43 billion in 2025 and $9.34 billion in 2026. - The report forecasts the market will reach $23.04 billion by 2030. - The report was published in London on September 3, 2026. - The company also made available a free sample of the report and the full market report.

The details: - The report says the market will grow at a 25.7% compound annual growth rate from 2025 to 2026. - The report says the market will grow at a 25.3% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - Rising e-commerce order volumes are helping drive adoption. - Large distribution center expansion is adding demand for AI tools. - Higher labor costs are pushing warehouse operators toward automation. - Wider use of basic warehouse management systems is creating a base for more advanced AI features. - Demand for better inventory accuracy is accelerating investment. - The report defines AI in warehousing as the use of machine learning, computer vision and predictive analytics to automate and optimize warehouse operations. - The report says AI improves inventory management, demand prediction, order picking and space utilization. - The report identifies autonomous warehouse robots, AI-driven predictive logistics, smart warehouse technologies, real-time inventory visibility and IoT-enabled warehouse ecosystems as major growth areas. - The report highlights AI-powered warehouse automation, intelligent inventory tracking, robotic order picking, autonomous fulfillment, computer vision for stock monitoring, space utilization optimization, predictive demand forecasting and connected sensor networks as key innovations. - Robotics is a major growth catalyst because autonomous robots and intelligent systems can handle picking, sorting, packing, inventory management and material transport. - Labor shortages are increasing the appeal of robotic warehouse operations. - AI supports warehouse robotics by enabling decision-making, real-time coordination and adaptable task execution. - In 2024, Meteor Space Ltd., a third-party logistics provider in Ireland, reported that more than 30% of warehouses planned to adopt robotics. - The use of autonomous mobile robots is expected to rise 15% annually through 2025. - North America held the largest share of the market in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region in the coming years. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 report edition adds market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests warehouse operators are moving beyond isolated automation projects toward broader AI-enabled operating systems. - Robotics and predictive logistics stand out as the clearest near-term use cases because they connect directly to labor pressure and service speed. - North America’s current lead suggests mature infrastructure and earlier adoption, while Asia-Pacific’s growth outlook points to faster buildout in high-growth e-commerce markets.

What's next: - The report expects stronger adoption of autonomous robots, predictive logistics tools and smart warehouse infrastructure through 2030. - Real-time inventory visibility and IoT-connected warehouse systems are likely to become more central as operators seek tighter control over supply chains. - The company lists Saumya Sahay as a media contact for expert inquiries.