Global Factory Automation PLC Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global Factory Automation PLC market size is predicted to grow from US$ 10430 million in 2025 to US$ 16690 million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 to 2031.

Factory Automation PLC refers industrial computer used to control and automate various processes in manufacturing and production environments. PLCs are designed to operate machinery, processes, and equipment in factories, plants, and other industrial settings. They are essential for automation in sectors like automotive manufacturing, food processing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and more.

Market development overview:

The global factory automation PLC market has grown steadily. Driving factors include: Manufacturing transformation and upgrading: Trends such as smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 have promoted the automation, digitalization, and intelligent upgrading of manufacturing, and PLC as a core control device has a strong demand. Expansion of emerging application fields: The rapid development of emerging industries such as new energy, semiconductors, and logistics has brought new growth points to the PLC market. Upgrading of old equipment: The aging of traditional manufacturing equipment has released the demand for upgrading, driving the growth of the PLC market.

Regional analysis:

The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest PLC market, with China occupying a dominant position. China's manufacturing industry is large in scale and has strong demand for automation upgrades, which has driven the rapid growth of the PLC market. Europe has a strong industrial base, a high degree of automation, and a mature and stable PLC market. Countries such as Germany and France have technological advantages in the field of high-end PLCs. North America has a developed manufacturing industry and stable PLC market demand. The United States is in a leading position in the fields of industrial Internet and smart manufacturing, promoting the development of PLC technology.

Market competition analysis:

The global PLC market has a high degree of concentration and is mainly occupied by European, American and Japanese companies.

Market development opportunities and risks: Huge market demand brought about by the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. The continuous expansion of emerging application areas. The risk of slowing manufacturing investment due to global economic fluctuations. The risk of intensified international competition and reduced corporate profitability. The rapid pace of technological upgrading requires companies to continue to invest in research and development.

LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Factory Automation PLC Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Factory Automation PLC sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Factory Automation PLC sales for 2025 through 2031. With Factory Automation PLC sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Factory Automation PLC industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Factory Automation PLC landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Factory Automation PLC portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Factory Automation PLC market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Factory Automation PLC and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Factory Automation PLC.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Factory Automation PLC market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Compact PLCs
Modular PLCs
Rack-mounted PLCs
Others

Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Chemical and Petrochemical
Electronics Manufacturing
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
ABB
Advantech
Bosch Rexroth
Emerson
Mitsubishi
Omron
Rockwall Automation
Schneider
Siemens
Toshiba
Beckhoff
FUji
Hitachi
Panasonic

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