European Union: Industries Invest Heavily in Robotics
Eu: Industries invest heavily in robotics

Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The European Union´s (EU) 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 — up 6% year-on-year. These are PRELIMINARY results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

According to preliminary results released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), industrial robots in Europe are on the rise, with nearly 72,000 installed in the 27 member states of the European Union in 2022, an increase of 6% year-on-year.

The automotive industry is traditionally the main customer of industrial robots in Germany. 27% of the newly deployed robots were installed in this industry in 2022. This was 7,100 units, down 22% from the previous year–a cyclical investment behavior well known in this segment. In the general industry, the main customer was the metal industry that installed 4,200 units (+20%) in 2022. This is above the pre-pandemic level that fluctuated around 3,500 units per year with a peak level of 3,700 units in 2019. Installations in the plastic and plastic chemical products industry were back at a pre-pandemic level-up by 7% to 2,200 units in 2022.

The automotive industry has traditionally been the main user of industrial robots in Germany. In 2022, 27% of newly deployed robots will be installed in the automotive industry. The number was 7,100 units, down 22 percent from the previous year, a well-known cyclical investment behavior in the sector. In the general industry, the main customer is the metal industry, with 4,200 installations (+20%) in 2022. This is up from pre-pandemic levels that fluctuated around 3,500 units per year and peaked at 3,700 units in 2019. Production in the plastics and chemicals sector is back to pre-pandemic levels and will grow 7% to 2,200 units by 2022.

Italy is the second largest robot market in Europe after Germany. An all-time high of almost 12,000 units (+10%) were installed in 2022. This was a share of 16% of total EU installations.

Italy is the second largest robotics market in Europe after Germany. The number of installations in 2022 reached a record high of nearly 12,000 units (+10%), accounting for 16% of the total installations in the EU.

The country has a strong metal and machinery industry: Sales reached 3,700 units — in 2022 — up 18%. compared to the previous year. Robot sales in the plastic and chemical products industry grew by 42% with 1,400 units installed. And the country also has a powerful food & beverages industry. Installations went up by 9% reaching 1,400 units in 2022. Demand from the automotive industry was down by 22% to 900 units. This segment is dominated by the Stellantis Group that resulted from the merger of FIAT-Chrysler and PSA of France.

The country has a strong metals and machinery industry: sales reached 3,700 units in 2022, an increase of 18% over the previous year. Robot sales in the plastics and chemical products industry increased by 42%, with 1,400 units installed. Italy also has a strong food and beverage industry. In 2022, installations increased by 9% to 1,400 units. Demand in the auto sector fell 22 percent to 900 units. The segment is dominated by the Stellantis group, formed from the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s Peugeot Citroen.

The robot market in France ranked third in Europe in 2022. Annual installations went up by 15% with a total number of 7,400 units. This is less than a third the number of neighboring Germany. The main customer is the metal industry with a market share of 22%. The segment installed 1,600 units – up 23%. The automotive industry grew by 19% and reached 1,600. Market share of 22%. The segment installed 1,600 units – up 23%. The automotive industry grew by 19% and reached 1,600 units. This represents a market share of 21%. The French government’s €100bn stimulus package for investment in smart factory equipment that came into effect mid-2021 will create new demand for industrial robots in the next few years.

In 2022, the French robot market ranked third in Europe, with annual installations growing by 15% to a total of 7,400 units. That is less than a third of that in neighbouring Germany. The main customer is the metal industry, with a market share of 22%. The segment installed 1,600 units, an increase of 23%. The automotive sector grew 19 percent to 1,600 units, accounting for 21 percent of the market. The French government’s €100 billion stimulus plan for investment in smart factory equipment, which comes into effect in mid-2021, will create new demand for industrial robots in the coming years.

Annual installations in Spain grew by 12% with a total number of 3,800 units. Robot installations are traditionally determined by the automotive industry. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Spain is the second largest producer of cars in Europe following Germany. The car industry in Spain installed 900 units – up 5%. Sales in the metal industry grew by 20% and reached 900 units. Automotive and the metal industry accounted for almost 50% of the robot installations in 2022.

Annual installations in Spain increased by 12% to a total of 3,800 units. The installation of robots has traditionally been decided by the automotive industry. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), Spain is the second largest automobile producer in Europe after Germany. The Spanish automotive sector installed 900 units, up 5%. Metals sales rose 20 per cent to 900 units. By 2022, the automotive and metal industries will account for nearly 50% of robot installations.

Robot installations in Poland had been on a strong upward trajectory for nine years.

For nine years, the number of robots installed in Poland has been on a strong upward trend.

Annual installations reached a total number of 3,100 units in 2022 – the second-best result after the new peak level of 3,500 units in 2021. Demand from the metal and machinery industry was up by 17% to 600 units in 2022. The automotive industry displayed a cyclical demand with 500 units installed–down 37%. The war in neighboring Ukraine dampened the manufacturing industries. But investments in digitalization and automation technologies will benefit from a total of €160 bn in EU investment support between 2021 and 2027. €160 BN in EU investment support between 2021 and 2027.