Robot Sales in North American Manufacturing Up 12%
Manufacturing robot sales in North America rose 12 per cent

May 23, 2023 – The North American robotics market showed strong growth: Total installations in manufacturing rose by 12% and reached 41,624 units in 2022. Number one adopter is the automotive industry: companies based in the US, Canada and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots — up 30% compared to 2021. These are preliminary results, Canada and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots — up 30% compared to 2021. These are preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).

May 23, 2023 — According to preliminary results released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the North American robot market is showing strong growth: total installations in the manufacturing sector rose 12 percent to 41,624 units in 2022. The largest application was in the automotive industry, where companies in the United States, Canada and Mexico installed 20,391 industrial robots, a 30 percent increase over 2021.

“North America represents the second largest operational stock of industrial robots in the world after China,” says Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). “The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets in the global growth of robotics automation, and the automotive sector is leading the way.”

Marina Bill, President of the International Federation of Robotics, said: “North America is the world’s second largest market for industrial robot operating stock after China. The US, Canada and Mexico are key markets for global growth in robotic automation, and the automotive industry is leading this trend.”

Cyclical demand from automotive
Cyclical demand for cars

In the United States, demand from car makers and manufacturers of components rose by 48% in 2022. Installations thus display the cyclical demand pattern well-known from this customer segment. After a few years of contraction, down from the peak level of 15,397 units in 2017 to 9,854 units in 2021, installations surged to 14,594 units in 2022. Down from the peak level of 15,397 units in 2017 to 9,854 units in 2021, installations surged to 14,594 units in 2022.

In the United States, demand from automakers and parts makers grew 48 percent in 2022. Thus, the installation shows the well-known cyclical demand pattern of this customer base. After several years of contraction, from a peak of 15,397 units in 2017 to 9,854 units in 2021, installations surged to 14,594 units in 2022.

Installation counts in Canada largely depend on investments of the automotive industry that accounts for 40% of robot installations. Sales to automotive declined by 36% with 1,258 units installed in 2022. This is below the pre-pandemic level of 1,897 units in 2019. The robot installations to manufacture parts and accessories for motor vehicles were. Level of 1,897 units in 2019. The robot installations to manufacture parts and accessories for motor vehicles were significantly down by 45% with 995 units sold. Motor vehicles, engines and bodies on the other hand grew by 99% with 263 units sold.

The number of installations in Canada depends largely on investment in the automotive industry, which accounts for 40% of robot installations. Auto industry sales fell 36 percent, with 1,258 units installed in 2022. That’s down from the pre-pandemic level of 1,897 in 2019. Installation of robots, which make auto parts and accessories, plummeted 45 percent to 995 units sold. Cars, engines and bodies, on the other hand, increased by 99%, with 263 units sold.

Robot installations in Mexico are also determined by the automotive industry that accounted for 66% of the robot installations in 2022: Sales grew by 16% and reached 4,222 units in 2022 — the second best result since the peak level of 4,805 units in record year 2017.

Robot installations in Mexico were also determined by the automotive industry, which accounted for 66 per cent of robot installations in 2022: sales rose 16 per cent to 4,222 units in 2022 — the second best result since the record peak level of 4,805 units in 2017.

Non-automotive sectors
Non-automotive industry

Installation counts in other industries exceeding the 4,000-unit mark in North America are: Installation counts in other industries exceeding the 4,000- Unit mark in North America are: electrical/electronics (+28%), metal and machinery (-9%), and plastic and chemical products (-4%). They each represent a 9% market share of industrial robot installations in 2022.

In North America, other industry installations exceeding the 4,000 unit mark were: Electrical/electronics (+ 28%), metals and machinery (-9%), and plastics and chemicals (-4%). By 2022, they will each have a 9 percent market share of industrial robot installations in 2022.