Ukraine: Industrial Robot Market 2024

Industrial Robot Market Size in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian industrial robot market decreased by -6.3% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Industrial Robot Production in Ukraine

In value terms, industrial robot production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Industrial Robot Exports

Exports from Ukraine

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of industrial robots for multiple uses decreased by -66.7% to X units in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 425%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 438% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X units), Hungary (X units) and the Czech Republic (X units) were the main destinations of industrial robot exports from Ukraine, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Denmark, Turkey and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for industrial robots for multiple uses exports from Ukraine, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Romania stood at -6.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-14.0% per year) and Hungary (-30.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average industrial robot export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, waning by -59% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 291% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Georgia (+88.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Industrial Robot Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, the amount of industrial robots for multiple uses imported into Ukraine expanded slightly to X units, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 270% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, industrial robot imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 193%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X units), China (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the main suppliers of industrial robot imports to Ukraine, with a combined 36% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Austria, Japan, Serbia, Poland, Spain, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +56.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest industrial robot suppliers to Ukraine were China ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 34% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +34.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average industrial robot import price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 31%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Spain ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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