Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Component (Software and Services), Services Type (Professional Services and Managed Services

The manufacturing execution system (MES) market size was valued at US$ 16.66 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 36.13 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 11.8% during 2025 to 2031.

The manufacturing execution system (MES) market is segmented into five major regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South & Central America. North America dominated the manufacturing execution system (MES) market in 2024. Europe is the second-largest contributor to the global manufacturing execution system (MES) market, followed by Asia Pacific.

The manufacturing execution system (MES) market in APAC is segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC. Leading industrialized countries with advanced economies have emphasized the importance of smart manufacturing via their respective national competitive strategies, which has fueled the concept of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing across the region. In Asia, the Republic of China (ROC) introduced the “Productivity 4.0 Initiative” in 2015, followed by the “5+2 Industrial Transformation Plan” in 2016, as part of its strategy to enhance global competitiveness in smart manufacturing. Indonesia also launched its “Making Indonesia 4.0” initiative to drive the adoption of smart manufacturing. Similarly, with manufacturing being a key driver of its economy, the Thai government has established the “Thailand 4.0” national strategy to encourage its manufacturers to transition to advanced manufacturing through the adoption of technologies such as connectivity, automation, robotics, AI, and big data. In Vietnam, the Prime Minister issued Directive No. 16/CT-TTg to strengthen the country's ability to address challenges posed by Industry 4.0. Subsequently, Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology approved Decision No. 2813/QD-BKHCN, a national program to support Industry 4.0 research, development, and technology applications, which will be implemented by 2025. In addition, China has been promoting its “Made in China 2025” initiative to upgrade its industrial structure and technologies, with a long-term goal of shifting from being the world's manufacturing hub to becoming a global leader in manufacturing. As industries in these countries embrace digital transformation, there is an increased demand for MES to optimize production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure real-time monitoring. MES solutions enable seamless integration of IoT, AI, and automation, allowing manufacturers to improve productivity, reduce downtime, and maintain quality standards.

The adoption of digitalization initiatives by SMEs in emerging economies plays a critical role in the adoption of MES solutions. For example, in January 2025, ITC Limited signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to extend support for startups across India. The partnership focuses on integrating innovative solutions in the manufacturing and energy sectors, among others, while fostering technological advancements in the country. It outlines key areas of collaboration, including Digital Platforms for Manufacturing, where startups would offer solutions to contribute toward the improvement of existing manufacturing execution systems (MES), enabling efficiency and operational excellence.

In terms of end users, the manufacturing execution system (MES) market is segmented into process industry and discrete industry. The discrete industry segment held the largest manufacturing execution system (MES) market share. Manufacturing execution systems (MES) help the discrete industry by increasing productivity, improving order tracking, and lowering lead times. MES delivers real-time insights into assembly lines, human resources, and machinery, which enables operators to monitor the entire production process. This transparency improves workflow, reduces bottlenecks, and ensures on-time delivery. The discrete industry is categorized into automotive, electronics, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, consumer packaged goods, medical devices, and others. The discrete industry segment is further sub segmented into automotive, electronics, semiconductors, aerospace and defense, medical devices, consumer packaged goods, and others. The automotive segment held the largest share in the manufacturing execution system market in 2024.

SAP SE, ABB Ltd, Dassault Systemes SE, Schneider Electric SE, Emerson Electric Co, General Electric Co, Honeywell International Inc, Rockwell Automation Inc, Siemens AG, Siemens AG, PSI Software SE, EAZYWORKS INC., Eyelit Technologies, Glorysoft (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd, Oracle Corp, Applied Materials Inc, Autodesk Inc, International Business Machines Corp, IFS AB, FA software (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, 42Q, INFOR, SEDAPTA SRL, KORBER AG, and ECI SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS are among the key manufacturing execution system (MES) market players that are profiled in this market study.

The overall manufacturing execution system (MES) market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. Exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the manufacturing execution system (MES) market size. The process also helps obtain an overview and forecast of the market with respect to all the market segments. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights. This process includes industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders, specializing in the manufacturing execution system (MES) market.

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