Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval System Market Size

Latin America Automated Storage & Retrieval System Market Analysis

The Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval System market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.88% during the forecast period (2021-2026). The COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown restrictions across the globe have affected industrial activities across the world. Some of the effects of lockdown include supply chain disruptions, lack of availability of raw materials used in the manufacturing process, labor shortages, fluctuating prices that could cause the production of the final product to inflate and go beyond budget, shipping problems etc. All businesses across the region with crucial assets for manufacturing goods and services offering revenue have been experiencing a rapid decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The management of such companies has been feeling extreme urgency and panic, thereby, more emphasis being paid to cutting costs. Since manufacturing activity was low, companies were tempted to eliminate maintenance, resulting in significant expenses in the coming future.

• Latin American nations have transformed themselves into a set of fast-growing, emerging economies. Companies with manufacturing plants in China are moving some production to Mexico and Brazil to reduce supply chain risk and serve the American market.
• Moreover, automation has revolutionized the warehouse business in the region, thereby helping companies reduce overhead costs and increase productivity with consistency and accuracy. Artificial intelligence plays a significant role in achieving this. Online retailers are making every effort to reduce the time it takes to deliver products to customers.
• Many automotive and electronic companies are investing in new technologies to reduce their cost and attain efficiency. For instance, Mecalux, a prominent vendor in the warehouse robotics market, installed automated stacker cranes for boxes in Continental's plant (Mexico), along with other conveyor systems and computerized operations at cargo entrance and exit. Such use cases of cranes as a complementing solution are expected to increase over the forecast period.
• The primary driving forces for the growth of the Latin America regional segment are the rising urbanization, rising e-commerce sales, and the significant presence of technology providers. These players invest in research and development activities to offer innovative solutions to stay competitive.
• Further, with virtually zero market access barriers and a highly developed industrial base, Mexico has evolved to become the largest purchaser of automation from the United States. The proximity of the Latin American region with Europe and North America has helped the emergence of component suppliers, impacting demand for AS/AR systems suited for such needs.