Global Food Robotics Market is Expected to Reach USD 17.85 Billion By 2035

Food security investments modernise processing facilities and are driving market growth

According to Next Move Strategy Consulting, the global Food Robotics Market size was valued at USD 3.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to be valued at USD 4.74 billion by the end of 2026. The industry is projected to grow, reaching USD 17.85 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 15.89% between 2026 and 2035.

Based on our assessment, we observed that investments in food security are driving the modernisation of processing facilities, supporting the growth of the food robotics market. In countries across APAC and Europe, governments and private stakeholders are channelling funds into upgrading processing lines, implementing automation, and integrating robotic systems to enhance efficiency, reduce contamination risks, and ensure consistent product quality. Our analysis indicates that these initiatives not only strengthen food supply chains but also enable manufacturers to meet rising safety and hygiene standards, ultimately improving operational productivity and reducing wastage. Further, we noticed that private sector contributions support this modernisation. For instance, leading food processors are deploying robotic solutions to automate repetitive tasks, optimise throughput, and maintain stringent quality control, which collectively enhance efficiency, compliance, and production scalability across both large-scale and speciality facilities.

However, based on our interviews, we identified high equipment procurement costs as a significant constraint on market expansion within the food robotics market. We observed that advanced robotic systems, including AI-enabled sorting units, collaborative robotic cells, and autonomous packaging lines, require substantial upfront capital investment across hardware acquisition, software integration, facility modifications, and workforce training. Furthermore, extended return-on-investment timelines create budgetary pressure, particularly for cost-sensitive operators with limited financing access. Meanwhile, expenses related to system customisation, cybersecurity infrastructure, maintenance agreements, and periodic upgrades increase the overall total cost of ownership. Collectively, we found that these financial barriers slow adoption velocity, restrict penetration among SMEs, and create uneven deployment across regions, compelling manufacturers to carefully evaluate capital allocation strategies before committing to automation investments.

On the other hand, the sustainability of industrial modernisation and automation expansion across emerging markets is opening substantial avenues for growth within the food robotics market. From our engagement with regional manufacturers, we observed increasing demand for productivity enhancement, quality consistency, and food safety compliance driven by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and expanding export participation. Furthermore, we noticed that manufacturers transitioning from labour-intensive processes to robotic sorting, packaging, palletising, and inspection systems are strengthening operational resilience and international competitiveness. Collectively, our analysis indicates that modular, scalable robotic solutions and expanding local integration expertise are accelerating phased adoption, positioning emerging markets as structurally significant long-term growth engines for the industry.

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According to the report, leading players in the food robotics industry include GEA Group, Krones AG, KUKA AG, FANUC Corporation, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, ABB, and others.

Based on our assessment, significant technological advancements in 2024 are shaping the competitive landscape of the global Food Robotics industry. We observed that in June 2024, FANUC introduced the SR-12iA/C, a food-grade SCARA robot with NSF H1 lubricant and an IP65 rating. This strategic launch addresses food safety compliance while enabling high-speed handling, packaging, and cleanroom operations for food processors, reinforcing FANUC’s commitment to hygienic and efficient automation solutions.

Similarly, in August 2025, FANUC launched its LR Mate/10-11A Food/Clean robot featuring food-grade lubricant, IP67 washdown protection, and ISO 4 cleanroom compliance. This robot supports high-speed, hygienic food handling, pick-and-place, and production line automation, further strengthening FANUC’s technological leadership and operational capabilities in the food robotics market.

Key Insights from the Food Robotics Market Report:

• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the food robotics market growth is provided in the report.

• The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the role of each stakeholder.

• The market share of the global food robotics market players and their competitive analysis are provided in the report.