Top 10 Industrial Robots in China for 2025 Released

On February 13, 2026, MIR DATABANK unveiled the Top 10 Industrial Robots in China for 2025. This ranking is based on market data research, evaluating and ranking companies according to two key metrics: product sales volume and sales revenue. It provides a comprehensive overview of the market landscape and development trends among leading manufacturers in China’s industrial robot sector.

Industrial Robot Market Recovery in 2025

The Chinese industrial robot market showed significant recovery in 2025. According to the latest data from MIR DATABANK, over 91,000 industrial robots were sold in the fourth quarter alone, marking a more than 16% increase compared to the previous quarter. The total annual sales exceeded 300,000 units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of over 13%.

Market Demand Trends

In 2025, demand in downstream sectors exhibited diversification. Industries such as electronics, automotive, lithium batteries, and semiconductors experienced growth rates significantly higher than the overall market average, becoming the main growth drivers for the industrial robot market. The automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors particularly stood out as core engines for the resurgence in industrial robot demand.

Year-on-Year Growth by Industry

• Electronics Sector: This sector remains the largest, with a year-on-year growth exceeding 13%. The recovery in investments for traditional electronics such as mobile phones and laptops, along with advancements in AI technology, have boosted the demand for automation in assembly and testing processes.
• Automotive Sector: The new energy vehicle industry continued its strong growth in 2025, accounting for 54% of the automotive sector’s overall size. Driven by both domestic demand and exports, production and sales of vehicles saw year-on-year increases of 29% and 28.2%, respectively.
• Lithium Battery Sector: The pace of overseas expansion sped up, with Europe and Southeast Asia emerging as key markets. The demand for automation equipment increased alongside rapid expansion by battery producers and growing investments in energy storage batteries.

Model Performance Analysis

In terms of individual robot models, 2025 saw significant growth across nearly all categories, with the exception of Delta and ≤20kg 6-axis robots. Notably, Collaborative Robots (Cobots) experienced a growth rate exceeding 30%.

Performance by Robot Type

1. Cobots: Sales surged by over 30% year-on-year, driven by increased penetration in the automotive sector and new applications in emerging industries like AI servers and biopharmaceuticals.
2. SCARA Robots: Benefiting from the electronics sector’s recovery, SCARA robots saw an over 13% increase in sales. The average price of SCARA robots also declined, making them more accessible.
3. ≤20kg 6-axis Robots: This segment experienced a 9.1% increase in market share, driven primarily by demand from the automotive sector.
4. >20kg 6-axis Robots: This category grew by 12%, with notable demand from automotive and energy storage markets.
5. Delta Robots: Delta robots experienced a 7.3% year-on-year growth, with stable demand from traditional food and beverage industries.

Market Share Dynamics

In 2025, domestic manufacturers accounted for over 54% of the market share. Notable companies such as Estun, Fanuc, and KUKA each sold over 30,000 units, while others like Inovance and ABB surpassed 20,000 units.

Future Outlook

As technology continues to advance, policy support strengthens, and application scenarios expand, China’s industrial robot industry is expected to enter a new phase of high-quality development, with growth likely to remain in double digits through 2026. The industry is trending towards greater intelligence, collaboration, flexibility, and digitalization, with the integration of emerging technologies like AI and big data. This will enable the sector to significantly contribute to the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing and the economy.