Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market

Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market size reached 1.83 Thousand Units in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 7.34 Thousand Units by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 16.70% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the implementation of government initiatives like Vision 2030, rising automation across the automotive and industrial sectors, and increasing demand for operational efficiency. Investment in smart factories, growing partnerships with global robotics firms, and a push to diversify the economy away from oil are increasing adoption. Moreover, high labor costs, the need for precision, and advancements in AI, sensors, and machine learning are further augmenting Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market share.

Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market Trends:

Industrial Diversification and Vision 2030-Driven Automation

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda is a central force driving the usage of robotics in the manufacturing sector. The initiative seeks to reduce the Kingdom’s economic reliance on oil by expanding high-tech and value-added industries, creating a significant policy-backed push toward automation. Government-backed entities such as the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) and the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) are incentivizing investments in smart manufacturing technologies, including robotics, artificial intelligence, and IoT. Notably, the Advanced Manufacturing Hub Strategy outlines over 800 investment opportunities worth approximately USD 273 Billion. These initiatives are strategically designed to scale up the use of automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies across Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing landscape. Apart from this, as part of the National Industrial Development Strategy, industrial clusters in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are increasingly being equipped with robotic systems to enhance production capacity and quality control. State-owned enterprises and major conglomerates are also investing in robotic assembly lines and automated production systems in sectors like automotive components, packaging, electronics, and petrochemical manufacturing. This is providing a boost to Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market growth. The policy alignment with technology adoption is resulting in a rapid transformation of industrial infrastructure, creating a market environment highly conducive to robotic integration and long-term modernization.

Expansion of Domestic Automotive Production Driving Robotic Adoption

The acceleration of domestic automotive production in Saudi Arabia is creating substantial demand for industrial robotics across manufacturing lines. The Kingdom has an ambitious goal under Vision 2030 to establish itself as a regional automotive manufacturing hub, targeting an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by the end of the decade, supported by initiatives. Moreover, key companies are establishing EV assembly plants. Ceer, a Saudi EV brand backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is introducing advanced robotics into stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly processes. Robotics plays a crucial role in ensuring production precision, reducing cycle times, and improving factory safety standards in automotive facilities. Apart from this, the growing localization of component manufacturing, covering batteries, powertrains, and electronic systems, is also contributing to robotic system integration in sub-assembly operations. As the sector scales up to meet both domestic demand and export objectives, the need for automated quality inspection, robotic material handling, and flexible production systems is becoming more prominent across the automotive manufacturing value chain.

Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, type, and end user.

Component Insights:

• Hardware
• Software

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes hardware and software.

Type Insights:

• Industrial Robots
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
• SCARA Robots
• Cartesian Robots

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type have also been provided in the report. This includes industrial robots, collaborative robots (Cobots), SCARA robots, and cartesian robots.

End User Insights:

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Aerospace
• Food and Beverage

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes automotive, electronics, aerospace, and food and beverage.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region 
• Western Region 
• Eastern Region 
• Southern Region 

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

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.

Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market News:

• On February 13, 2025, Alat CEO Amit Midha announced that Saudi Arabia plans to commence exports of industrial robots by the end of May 2025. These robots, developed through a joint venture with SoftBank, are designed to outperform human labor in manufacturing tasks and are expected to be cost-effective, potentially reshaping global production processes.

Saudi Arabia Robotics in Manufacturing Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market on the basis of component?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia robotics in manufacturing industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.