Electrical and electronics plants remained China's largest robot buyers in 2025 with 96,400 installations, up 16%.
Growth came from elsewhere. Carmakers installed 78,900 robots, up 38%. Metal and machinery plants installed 78,700, up 44%.
The data
| Customer industry | Installations 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and electronics | 96,400 | +16% |
| Automotive | 78,900 | +38% |
| Metal and machinery | 78,700 | +44% |
Source: Asiabits Research | IFR, World Robotics 2026, data for 2025
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