According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market size was valued at US$ 476 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 603 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 3.4% during review period.
In 2025, global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots production reached approximately 4.2 million, with an average global market price of around USUS$ 110 per unit. In 2025, the global 's total production capacity of Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots reached 5.2 million. The industry average gross profit margin of this product reached 61%.Food-grade robotic soft grippers are robotic end effectors specifically designed for the food industry. Their core feature is the use of materials that meet food contact safety standards, and they have obtained international certifications such as FDA and EC 1935/2004. Utilizing the material's softness and adaptive deformation capabilities, they can gently and firmly grasp various irregular, fragile, or moist food items. While achieving automation, they effectively prevent contamination, damage, or deformation of the items, meeting the stringent hygiene and safety requirements of food processing and packaging.
The industry chain is clearly divided into upstream, midstream, and downstream. The upstream mainly consists of suppliers of core raw materials and components such as food-grade elastomer materials, sensors, and pneumatic/electric components. The midstream comprises the R&D and manufacturing manufacturers of soft grippers, who possess key technologies such as structural design, drive control, and material forming. The downstream is widely used in food processing, packaging, and catering services, and is expanding into industries such as medical and precision electronics that require clean and flexible operation.
This market has broad prospects and strong growth momentum. This is mainly driven by the upgrading of automation in the food industry, rising labor costs, and increasing food safety requirements. Future development trends will focus on materials science innovation, deep integration with collaborative robots and artificial intelligence to achieve smarter adaptive gripping, and further cost reduction through large-scale application, thereby replacing manual labor and traditional rigid clamps in more scenarios.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (Schmalz Group), Elephant Robotics, Dorna Robotics, Piab AB, SoftGripping GmbH, KUKA AG, SMC, Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd., Robot Anno, Ubiros, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Hydraulic Drive
Electric Drive
Pneumatic Drive
Market segment by Structural Design
2 Fingers
3 Fingers
4 Fingers
Others
Market segment by Materials
Homogeneous Soft Materials
Composite Materials
Market segment by Application
Food Processing
Food Packging
Catering Service
Others
Major players covered
Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd. (Schmalz Group)
Elephant Robotics
Dorna Robotics
Piab AB
SoftGripping GmbH
KUKA AG
SMC
Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd.
Robot Anno
Ubiros
Festo
NITTA
OnRobot
Bridgestone
Suzhou Rochu Robotics
Tulip Techs
ROCHU
EMI Corp
Tech-Labs Pro
Dobot Robotics
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Food Grade Soft Grippers for Robots sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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