Foreign Robot Makers Grew Faster in China

Chinese manufacturers supplied 195,000 of the industrial robots installed in China in 2025, a 55% share, up 15% on the year.

Foreign manufacturers grew faster. Their installations in China rose 27%.

The data

Manufacturer originGrowth of installations in China, 2025
Chinese manufacturers+15% (195,000 units, 55% share)
Foreign manufacturers+27%

Source: Asiabits Research | IFR, World Robotics 2026, data for 2025

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