Protected: Pallet racking and pallet warehouses: Number of installed stacker cranes (RBG) and high-bay warehouses (HRL) – Worldwide – Europe – Germany

Concrete figures on high bay warehouse (HRL) and storage and retrieval system (RSG) installations are often difficult to access as much market data is published in specific reports by industry analysts such as Frost & Sullivan, Statista or ResearchAndMarkets and is not publicly available. However, here are some industry examples and estimates, as well as specific trends summarized based on accessible sources and reports:

1. Number of installed stacker cranes (RBG) and high-bay warehouses (HRL)

Germany (leading European market)

According to various reports, between 200 and 300 stacker cranes were installed in Germany every year. The number of high-bay warehouses installed varies greatly as some projects are very large and include many storage locations.

A 2021 report shows that the German market for automated warehouse technologies holds a significant share of the European market, with an estimated number of over 1000 high-bay warehouses in use, with around 50 to 100 new installations recorded annually.

Europe

In Europe as a whole, between 500 and 800 stacker cranes are installed every year. Annual growth here is around 5 to 7%, depending on the country and industry demand.

Global

An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 stacker cranes were installed worldwide in 2020. This is a significant increase from previous years due to the growing demand for automated logistics in the e-commerce space.

The market for stacker cranes and high-bay warehouses will grow to around 5,000 to 6,000 units annually by 2025, with an estimated annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 10-12%.

2. Market forecasts and growth rates

Global market volume for automated storage systems (including high-bay warehouses and RBG)

The global market value for automated storage and conveyor systems, which includes high-bay warehouses and SRM, was estimated at approximately $7 billion to $8 billion in 2020.

This market is expected to grow to $12-15 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 10-12%.

Installations in different regions

North America and Asia Pacific (particularly China) are experiencing high growth, with demand for storage and retrieval machines increasing particularly strongly in China. Thousands of units per year are expected in these markets in the coming years.

3. Important projects and large installations

Large-scale projects, such as those by Amazon or Zalando, have installed several high-bay warehouses in recent years, often combined with hundreds of storage and retrieval machines. Such projects can have a significant impact on the installation numbers of individual countries or regions.

Automobile manufacturers and logistics groups are other important drivers of demand for high-bay warehouses, especially in the last 3 to 5 years.

4. Technological developments

With the trend towards more automated solutions and Industry 4.0 technologies, storage and retrieval machines are becoming increasingly intelligent and more powerful, leading to a higher level of efficiency in warehouses. This trend will continue to strongly support growth.

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