China's Industrial Robot Installations Reached 354,000 in 2025, Dominating Global Market
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In 2025, China installed 354,000 industrial robots, marking a 20% increase from the previous year and representing 59% of global installations, as reported by the International Federation of Robotics. This achievement solidifies China's position as the largest industrial-robot market for the second consecutive year.
The global operational stock of industrial robots reached 5 million units in 2025, reflecting a 9% growth. Additionally, annual installations surpassed 600,000 units, indicating a robust demand for automation technologies across various industries. The United States has now surpassed Japan, becoming the second-largest market for industrial robots.
Looking ahead, the continued growth in China's industrial robot installations suggests a strong commitment to automation and advanced manufacturing. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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China accounted for 59% of global industrial-robot installations in 2025
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