The Australia logistics automation market size reached USD 1,642.00 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4,122.61 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.77% during 2025-2033. The surge in e-commerce demand, necessitating faster and more efficient delivery systems, and the adoption of advanced technologies like robotics, AI, and IoT to enhance operational efficiency and meet evolving consumer expectations are among the key factors contributing to the market growth.
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 1,642.00 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 4,122.61 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 10.77% |
E-Commerce Expansion Fueling Warehouse and Last-Mile Automation
The rapid expansion of e-commerce in Australia has encouraged logistics providers to adopt advanced automation technologies to manage rising parcel volumes, shorter delivery windows, and seasonal surges. The country’s e-commerce sector is projected to reach USD 1,568.60 billion by 2033, with 80% of households making at least one online purchase in 2023, significantly increasing pressure on fulfilment infrastructure. In response, companies are implementing automated sortation conveyors, goods-to-person picking systems, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their distribution centers, while also piloting drone and electric-van fleets for last-mile delivery in suburban and regional areas. These innovations not only improve throughput and accuracy but also enable real-time tracking and dynamic route optimization, enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing return rates. Industry leaders like Amazon and Australia Post are at the forefront of this transformation, prompting third-party logistics firms to follow suit to remain competitive in a market where delivery speed, efficiency, and visibility have become critical success factors.
Integration of AI-Driven Robotics and IoT for End-to-End Visibility
Australian logistics operators are rapidly advancing digital transformation by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven analytics, and collaborative robots (“cobots”) to enhance real-time visibility, predictive maintenance, and dynamic resource allocation. IoT-enabled pallet shuttles and AMRs interact seamlessly with warehouse management systems, optimizing aisle traffic and operational efficiency. AI algorithms are increasingly used to forecast demand spikes and strategically pre-position inventory, enabling faster response times. Moreover, predictive maintenance powered by sensor data helps minimize equipment downtime, while advanced analytics support ongoing process improvements. Reflecting this shift, robotics are expected to reduce logistics costs by up to 40% and boost productivity by 25% to 70% by 2025. This growing reliance on intelligent automation underscores its pivotal role in streamlining Australia’s supply chains and maintaining competitiveness in a digitally driven logistics landscape.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, function, enterprise size, and industry vertical.
Component Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes hardware (mobile robots (AGV, AMR), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), automated sorting systems, de-palletizing/palletizing systems, conveyor systems, automatic identification and data collection (AIDC), and order picking), software (warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse execution systems (WES)), and services (value added services and maintenance).
Function Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the function have also been provided in the report. This includes warehouse and storage management and transportation management.
Enterprise Size Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the enterprise size. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises.
Industry Vertical Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the industry vertical have also been provided in the report. This includes manufacturing, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail and e-commerce, 3PL, aerospace and defense, oil, gas and energy, chemicals, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Components Covered |
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Functions Covered | Warehouse and Storage Management, Transportation Management |
Enterprise Sizes Covered | Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Large Enterprises |
Industry Verticals Covered | Manufacturing, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Retail and E-Commerce, 3PL, Aerospace and Defense, Oil, Gas and Energy, Chemicals, Others |
Regions Covered | Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, Western Australia |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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