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Global Small PLC Market Research Report 2026(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Jan 09, 2026
Length 154 Pages
SKU # BOSS20846072

Description

Report Overview

Small PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) market refers to compact, cost-effective automation controllers designed for machine-level logic, motion, and I/O control in OEM equipment and light industrial applications. Small PLCs—typically including micro PLCs, compact modular PLCs, block-type controllers, and HMI-PLC all-in-one units—are optimized for limited panel space, lower I/O counts, and simplified engineering workflows. They support essential automation functions such as ladder logic control, high-speed counting, basic motion control, PID regulation, and device communication over Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, PROFINET, or serial protocols. Small PLCs are widely adopted in packaging machinery, textile equipment, conveyor systems, HVAC modules, food & beverage machines, 3C assembly lines, and general OEM machinery.Small PLCs are classified by architecture, I/O capacity, communication protocols, performance class, and form factor, with parameters including scan speed, I/O count, communication ports, motion capability, and network compatibility.The segment is characterized by low unit cost, high shipment volumes, and broad usage across emerging manufacturing markets. Compact PLCs have become increasingly networked and IoT-enabled, integrating MQTT, OPC UA, cloud connectivity, and mobile monitoring to meet digitalization requirements. Manufacturers such as Siemens (LOGO!, S7-1200), Mitsubishi Electric (FX5U/FX5UC), Rockwell Automation (Micro800/MicroLogix), Schneider Electric (Modicon M221/M241), Omron (CP1E/CP2E), Delta (DVP series), Keyence (KV series), and Beckhoff (CX7000) dominate global supply, while domestic vendors in China—COTRUST, INVT, Haiwell, UniMAT, Coolmay—are rapidly increasing share.Growing demand is driven by global machine-builder OEMs, cost-sensitive automation upgrades, expansion of light manufacturing in Asia, and the adoption of compact intelligent controllers in energy-efficient equipment and robotics subsystems. Small PLCs continue migrating toward integrated all-in-one HMI/PLC architectures, enhanced motion capability, and edge-IoT connectivity, creating a competitive landscape that blends traditional automation players with emerging local brands.The supply chain spans semiconductor vendors (MCUs, DSPs, industrial Ethernet chips), power electronics suppliers, relay/I/O module manufacturers, enclosure and PCB fabricators, and embedded OS/software providers. Midstream OEMs—Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider, Rockwell, Omron, Delta, Keyence, Beckhoff, and emerging Chinese brands—design, assemble, and test compact PLCs through SMT lines, automated I/O module assembly, and firmware integration. Downstream customers include OEM machine builders, panel integrators, small equipment manufacturers, and light-industrial end users. System integrators apply these PLCs in standalone machines or distributed control systems.

The global Small PLC market size was estimated at USD 5160.0 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.10% during the forecast period.

This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global Small PLC market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses.

The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector.

A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global Small PLC market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure.

In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the Small PLC market.

Global Small PLC Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria.

A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups.

Key Company

Siemens

INVT

Emerson

Zmotion

Mitsubishi Electric

Beckhoff

Delta

ABB

Schneider Electric

Omron

Keyence

Hitachi

Panasonic

Fuji Electric

JTEKT

Toshiba

Rockwell Automation

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Controller-only PLC

Block-type PLC

Others

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Chemical and Petrochemical

Electronics Manufacturing

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Small PLC Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Small PLC Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Small PLC Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Small PLC, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

154 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Small PLC
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Small PLC Segment by Type
1.2.2 Small PLC Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Small PLC Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Small PLC Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2035)
2.1.2 Global Small PLC Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2035)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Small PLC Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Small PLC Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Small PLC Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Small PLC Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Small PLC Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Small PLC Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Small PLC Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Small PLC Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Small PLC Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Small PLC Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Small PLC Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Small PLC Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Small PLC Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Small PLC Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Small PLC Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Small PLC Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Small PLC Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Small PLC Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Small PLC Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Small PLC Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Small PLC Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Small PLC Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Small PLC Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Small PLC Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Small PLC Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Small PLC Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Small PLC Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Small PLC Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Small PLC Market Size by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Small PLC Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Small PLC Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Small PLC Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Small PLC Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Small PLC Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Small PLC Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Small PLC Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Small PLC Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Small PLC Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Small PLC Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Small PLC Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Small PLC by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Small PLC Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Small PLC Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Small PLC Production
9.4.1 North America Small PLC Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Small PLC Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Small PLC Production
9.5.1 Europe Small PLC Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Small PLC Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Small PLC Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Small PLC Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Small PLC Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Small PLC Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Small PLC Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Small PLC Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Siemens
10.1.1 Siemens Basic Information
10.1.2 Siemens Small PLC Product Overview
10.1.3 Siemens Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Siemens Business Overview
10.1.5 Siemens SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Siemens Recent Developments
10.2 INVT
10.2.1 INVT Basic Information
10.2.2 INVT Small PLC Product Overview
10.2.3 INVT Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.2.4 INVT Business Overview
10.2.5 INVT SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 INVT Recent Developments
10.3 Emerson
10.3.1 Emerson Basic Information
10.3.2 Emerson Small PLC Product Overview
10.3.3 Emerson Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Emerson Business Overview
10.3.5 Emerson SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Emerson Recent Developments
10.4 Zmotion
10.4.1 Zmotion Basic Information
10.4.2 Zmotion Small PLC Product Overview
10.4.3 Zmotion Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Zmotion Business Overview
10.4.5 Zmotion Recent Developments
10.5 Mitsubishi Electric
10.5.1 Mitsubishi Electric Basic Information
10.5.2 Mitsubishi Electric Small PLC Product Overview
10.5.3 Mitsubishi Electric Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Mitsubishi Electric Business Overview
10.5.5 Mitsubishi Electric Recent Developments
10.6 Beckhoff
10.6.1 Beckhoff Basic Information
10.6.2 Beckhoff Small PLC Product Overview
10.6.3 Beckhoff Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Beckhoff Business Overview
10.6.5 Beckhoff Recent Developments
10.7 Delta
10.7.1 Delta Basic Information
10.7.2 Delta Small PLC Product Overview
10.7.3 Delta Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Delta Business Overview
10.7.5 Delta Recent Developments
10.8 ABB
10.8.1 ABB Basic Information
10.8.2 ABB Small PLC Product Overview
10.8.3 ABB Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.8.4 ABB Business Overview
10.8.5 ABB Recent Developments
10.9 Schneider Electric
10.9.1 Schneider Electric Basic Information
10.9.2 Schneider Electric Small PLC Product Overview
10.9.3 Schneider Electric Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Schneider Electric Business Overview
10.9.5 Schneider Electric Recent Developments
10.10 Omron
10.10.1 Omron Basic Information
10.10.2 Omron Small PLC Product Overview
10.10.3 Omron Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Omron Business Overview
10.10.5 Omron Recent Developments
10.11 Keyence
10.11.1 Keyence Basic Information
10.11.2 Keyence Small PLC Product Overview
10.11.3 Keyence Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Keyence Business Overview
10.11.5 Keyence Recent Developments
10.12 Hitachi
10.12.1 Hitachi Basic Information
10.12.2 Hitachi Small PLC Product Overview
10.12.3 Hitachi Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Hitachi Business Overview
10.12.5 Hitachi Recent Developments
10.13 Panasonic
10.13.1 Panasonic Basic Information
10.13.2 Panasonic Small PLC Product Overview
10.13.3 Panasonic Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Panasonic Business Overview
10.13.5 Panasonic Recent Developments
10.14 Fuji Electric
10.14.1 Fuji Electric Basic Information
10.14.2 Fuji Electric Small PLC Product Overview
10.14.3 Fuji Electric Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Fuji Electric Business Overview
10.14.5 Fuji Electric Recent Developments
10.15 JTEKT
10.15.1 JTEKT Basic Information
10.15.2 JTEKT Small PLC Product Overview
10.15.3 JTEKT Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.15.4 JTEKT Business Overview
10.15.5 JTEKT Recent Developments
10.16 Toshiba
10.16.1 Toshiba Basic Information
10.16.2 Toshiba Small PLC Product Overview
10.16.3 Toshiba Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.16.4 Toshiba Business Overview
10.16.5 Toshiba Recent Developments
10.17 Rockwell Automation
10.17.1 Rockwell Automation Basic Information
10.17.2 Rockwell Automation Small PLC Product Overview
10.17.3 Rockwell Automation Small PLC Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Rockwell Automation Business Overview
10.17.5 Rockwell Automation Recent Developments
11 Small PLC Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Small PLC Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Small PLC Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Small PLC Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Small PLC Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Small PLC Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Small PLC by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2035)
12.1 Global Small PLC Market Forecast by Type (2026-2035)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Small PLC by Type (2026-2035)
12.1.2 Global Small PLC Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2035)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Small PLC by Type (2026-2035)
12.2 Global Small PLC Market Forecast by Application (2026-2035)
12.2.1 Global Small PLC Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Small PLC Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2035)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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