Asia-Pacific
China accelerates humanoid robot production, leading global shipment growth in 2025
Chinese humanoid robot makers led global shipments in 2025, with AgiBot, Unitree and UBTECH outpacing US competitors.
Headline
Chinese humanoid robot makers led global shipments in 2025, with AgiBot, Unitree and UBTECH outpacing US competitors.
Context
• Chinese firms accounted for the largest share of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, with companies such as AgiBot, Unitree Robotics and UBTECH Robotics leading volume output. • Rapid expansion raises questions about domestic demand, export competitiveness and the practical integration of robots in real-world industrial or consumer settings. In 2025, Chinese humanoid robot manufacturers surged ahead of global rivals in production and shipments , according to industry reports. Data released by Omdia indicates that Shanghai-based AgiBot Innovation Technology shipped an estimated 5,168 units last year, claiming the largest share — roughly 39 % — of the global humanoid robot market. AgiBot was followed by Unitree Robotics and UBTECH Robotics, with 4,200 and 1,000 units shipped respectively.
Evidence
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Analysis
Industry estimates suggest that total global humanoid robot shipments reached approximately 13,000 units in 2025, with Chinese companies dominating the segment and outpacing US rivals such as Figure AI and Tesla, whose Optimus robots have yet to enter mass production. Chinese firms are not only manufacturing at higher volumes but also targeting a wide range of market segments. AgiBot and Unitree, for example, focus on both industrial and commercial use cases, while UBTECH’s offerings span educational, research and enterprise applications. The growth reflects a broader ecosystem supported by government policy, manufacturing scale and supply chain integration. According to analysts, China has a complete industrial chain for humanoid robotics, ranging from component production to final assembly, which firms have leveraged to accelerate iteration and scale output. Industry data suggests that the global market could expand dramatically in the coming decade. Research forecasts by firms such as RBC Capital Markets project that the humanoid robotics industry could reach a $9 trillion total addressable market by 2050, with China accounting for more than 60 % of that figure.
Key Points
- What happened: production jump driven by Chinese makers
- Why it’s important
Actions
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