Surging growth of the e-commerce sector fuels the advanced Germany intralogistics market demand

According to the Next Move Strategy Consulting, the Germany intralogistics market is valued at USD 4.51 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 8.22 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.5% from 2025 to 2030.

Rapid growth of e-commerce increases Germany intralogistics market size in association with a demand for increased and efficient warehousing order-processing and distribution solutions in particular.

Growth in electronic or e-shopping has therefore driven a greater number of logistics operators to increase their operations while deploying state-of-art-technologies including robotics for just-in-time deliveries with precise tracking on an item.

E-commerce penetration in Germany reached 80% in 2022 with total sales at USD 141.20 billion, growing by 11% from the previous year of 2021. Online population will increase from 62.4 million in 2020 to 68.4 million by 2025, requiring innovative intralogistics solutions to manage the complexities of e-commerce.

Developments in German chemical and pharmaceutical industry are major contributors to intralogistics market. Frequently, these industries necessitate careful handling, storing, and transportation of sensitive products valued at a premium and involve limited risk. Therefore, there has been growth with increasing demand for unique intralogistics solutions such as a safe handling of hazardous material and temperature-controlled storage in transport mechanisms.

Advanced systems are critical for safe handling, compliant regulatory, and efficient operation in handling huge amounts of chemicals. According to the latest report presented by the European Chemical Industry Council, or Cefic, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors turned out to be Germany's third largest industry by turnover, which had achieved a turnover of USD 239.41 billion in 2023. Growth in this area is evidence of the vital demand for intralogistics solutions that handle sensitive materials within operations.

Other leaders, including Jungheinrich AG and KION Group, with their strategic focus on business expansion through innovation, such as launching products and collaborations, create substantial traction for Germany intralogistics market growth. Such companies drive improvements in efficiency and automation for intralogistic operations to respond to an ever-growing demand for a better workflow in the warehouse through an industry like automotive or manufacturing.

For example, Jungheinrich AG launched the EAE 212a, a mobile robot solution for low-level warehouse applications, in July 2023. In October 2024, KION Group partnered with Eurofork to expand its range of automated solutions. Such strategic moves from key players indicate the readiness of the industry to meet the growing demand for automation while continuing to strengthen Germany's status as a leader in intralogistics innovation.

However, high installation costs of intralogistics systems are the major obstacles to market growth in the country. This is because of the large initial investment that has to be incurred for advanced automation technologies. The purchase and integration of complex systems like robotics and automated conveyors can be very expensive for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Maintenance, upgrade, and staff training costs are also added expenses. Such high costs pose a barrier for companies to develop advanced intralogistics solutions, which results in the loss of this ability to rationalize processes and attain operational excellence, further leading towards overall market development.

Instead, the inclusion of AI and IoT into an intralogistics system holds significant growth opportunities, through superior automation and operating efficiency, in the following years. AI-driven solutions optimize warehouse management, predictive maintenance, and supply chain processes, while IoT provides seamless connectivity and real-time data exchange among devices and systems.

With the increasing desire of businesses to remain competitive through automation, the adoption of AI and IoT will increase further, driving Germany intralogistics market expnasion and innovation within the sector. These developments enable companies to make better decisions, reduce operational costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.

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According to the report published by NMSC, leading players in Germany intralogistics industry include Jungheinrich AG, KION Group AG, Beumer Group GmbH & Co. KG, Honeywell International Inc., Knapp AG, Vanderlande Industries B.V., Midea Group Co., Ltd., AutoStore System AS, Daifuku Co., Ltd., SSI Schafer AG among others.

These market players are adopting strategies such as acquisition, product launches and partnership across various regions to maintain their dominance in Germany Intralogistics market.

For example, in October 2024, Vanderlande acquired Siemens Logistics, a company specializing in baggage and cargo handling solutions. This acquisition aims to enhance Vanderlande's capabilities in automated logistics by leveraging Siemens' advanced technologies and expertise in intralogistics.

Further, in August 2024, KION Group partnered with Eurofork to distribute its E4CUBE pallet shuttle systems across the EMEA region, enhancing KION's automated solution offerings. This collaboration aims to simplify access to advanced automation technologies for customers.

Also, in June 2023, Beumer Group acquired The Hendrik Group Inc., a prominent manufacturer of air-supported belt conveyors. This strategic acquisition allows BEUMER Group to enhance its product offerings and strengthen its position in the Germany intralogistics market.

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