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Process Automation SystemsSize, Share, and Outlook, H2-2025 Report-By Type (PLC Process Automation Systems, HMI Process Automation Systems, Others), By Application (Chemical, Oil Refineries, Paper and Pulp, Semiconductors, Infrastructure, Others), By Tech

Publisher VPA Research
Published Sep 01, 2025
Length 173 Pages
SKU # VPA20332987

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Process Automation Systems Market Outlook
The Process Automation Systems Market size is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period from 2025 to 2032. The Process Automation Systems market is a thriving business that is poised to keep growing and presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.
The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Process Automation Systems segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Type (PLC Process Automation Systems, HMI Process Automation Systems, Others), By Application (Chemical, Oil Refineries, Paper and Pulp, Semiconductors, Infrastructure, Others), By Technology (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Machine Execution System (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Others), By Communication Protocol (Wired Protocol, Wireless Protocol), By Offering (Hardware, Software, Services). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Process Automation Systems markets.

Process Automation Systems Market Insights, 2025
The Process Automation Systems Market in 2025 is experiencing robust adoption across discrete and process industries as enterprises focus on operational resilience, workforce reduction, and sustainable output. Driven by the convergence of Industrial IoT (IIoT), AI, and edge computing, automation vendors like Siemens, ABB, Rockwell Automation, and Emerson are delivering scalable, cloud-integrated platforms that go beyond SCADA and DCS. In oil & gas, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, process automation is minimizing downtime, ensuring compliance, and enabling predictive maintenance. In 2025, edge-native automation—where data processing happens closer to machinery—is a dominant trend, especially in remote or bandwidth-limited facilities. Additionally, open-source frameworks such as the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS) are dismantling vendor lock-in and accelerating modular system designs. Cybersecurity and lifecycle analytics are now critical aspects, with platforms integrating anomaly detection and real-time alerts for secure operations. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are also motivating companies to adopt automation systems that help track emissions and energy usage in real time..

Five Trends that will define global Process Automation Systems market in 2025 and Beyond
A closer look at the multi-million market for Process Automation Systems identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Process Automation Systems companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future. The impact of tariffs by the US administration also significantly impact the profitability of Process Automation Systems vendors.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Process Automation Systems industry?
The Process Automation Systems sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Process Automation Systems Market Segment Insights
The Process Automation Systems industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Process Automation Systems industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Type (PLC Process Automation Systems, HMI Process Automation Systems, Others), By Application (Chemical, Oil Refineries, Paper and Pulp, Semiconductors, Infrastructure, Others), By Technology (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Machine Execution System (MES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Others), By Communication Protocol (Wired Protocol, Wireless Protocol), By Offering (Hardware, Software, Services). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.
Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Process Automation Systems market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Market Value Chain
The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Process Automation Systems industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Process Automation Systems market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts
Strategic decision-making in the Process Automation Systems industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion
As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with over 4.5 billion population, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Process Automation Systems Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness
As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Process Automation Systems with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Process Automation Systems market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Process Automation Systems market Insights- Vendors are exploring new opportunities within the US Process Automation Systems industry.
Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Process Automation Systems companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Process Automation Systems market.

Latin American Process Automation Systems market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.
Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported in Q1 -2025 and the prospects remain strong for rest of 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity
Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Process Automation Systems markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Process Automation Systems markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Process Automation Systems companies outcompete in 2025?
The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include A&B Process Systems, ABB, AIS Automation Dresden, Chint Group, Emerson Electric Co., Par Systems, Rockwell Automation Inc, S&S Technical, Schneider Electric, Siemens.

Process Automation Systems Market Segmentation
By Type
PLC Process Automation Systems
HMI Process Automation Systems
Others
By Application
Chemical
Oil Refineries
Paper and Pulp
Semiconductors
Infrastructure
Others
By Technology
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Distributed Control System (DCS)
Machine Execution System (MES)
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Others
By Communication Protocol
Wired Protocol
Wireless Protocol
By Offering
Hardware
Software
Services

Leading Companies
A&B Process Systems
ABB
AIS Automation Dresden
Chint Group
Emerson Electric Co.
Par Systems
Rockwell Automation Inc
S&S Technical
Schneider Electric
Siemens

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  • Table of Contents

    173 Pages
    1. Table of Contents
    List of Figures and Tables
    2. Executive Summary
    2.1 Key Highlights
    2.1.1 Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook, 2018-2024 and 2025-2032
    2.1.2 Largest Process Automation Systems Market Types and Applications
    2.1.3 Fastest Growing Segments
    2.1.4 Potential Markets
    2.1.5 Market Concentration
    2.2 Market Scope and Segmentation
    2.2.1 Market Scope- Segments
    2.2.2 Market Scope- Countries
    2.2.3 Macroeconomic and Demographic Outlook
    2.2.4 Abbreviations
    2.2.5 Units and Currency Conversions
    3. Research Methodology
    3.1 Primary Research Surveys
    3.2 Secondary Data Sources
    3.3 Data Triangulation
    3.4 Forecast Methodology
    3.5 Assumptions and Limitations
    4. Introduction to Global Process Automation Systems Market in 2025
    4.1 Industry Panorama
    4.2 Leading Companies Profiled in the Study
    4.3 Asia Pacific Markets offer Robust Market Prospects for New Entrants
    4.4 Market Dynamics
    4.4.1 Market Dynamics- Trends and Drivers
    4.4.2 Market Dynamics- Opportunities and Challenges
    4.5 Regional Analysis
    4.6 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
    4.6.1 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    4.6.2 Threat of New Entrants
    4.6.3 Threat of Substitutes
    4.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    4.6.5 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    4.7 Process Automation Systems Industry Value Chain Analysis
    4.7.1 Stage of Value Chain
    4.7.2 Key Activities of Companies
    4.7.3 Companies Included in Each Stage
    4.7.4 Key Insights
    5. Process Automation Systems Market Outlook to 2032
    5.1 Market Size Forecast by Type, 2021-2024 and 2025-2032
    5.2 Market Size Forecast by Application, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    5.3 Market Size Forecast by Geography, 2021-2024 and 2024-2032
    By Type
    PLC Process Automation Systems
    HMI Process Automation Systems
    Others
    By Application
    Chemical
    Oil Refineries
    Paper and Pulp
    Semiconductors
    Infrastructure
    Others
    By Technology
    Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
    Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
    Distributed Control System (DCS)
    Machine Execution System (MES)
    Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
    Human Machine Interface (HMI)
    Others
    By Communication Protocol
    Wired Protocol
    Wireless Protocol
    By Offering
    Hardware
    Software
    Services
    6. Global Process Automation Systems Market Outlook across Growth Scenarios
    6.1 Low Growth Scenario
    6.2 Base/Reference Case
    6.3 High Growth Scenario
    6. North America Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook
    6.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    6.2 North America Process Automation Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    6.2.1 North America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Type
    6.2.2 North America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Application
    6.3 North America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Country
    6.3.1 The US Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.2 Canada Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    6.3.3 Mexico Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7. Europe Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook
    7.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    7.2 Europe Process Automation Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    7.2.1 Europe Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Type
    7.2.2 Europe Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Application
    7.3 Europe Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Country
    7.3.2 Germany Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.3 France Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.4 The UK Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.5 Spain Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.6 Italy Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.7 Russia Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    7.3.8 Rest of Europe Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8. Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook
    8.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    8.2 Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    8.2.1 Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Type
    8.2.2 Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Application
    8.3 Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Country
    8.3.1 China Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.2 India Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.3 Japan Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.4 South Korea Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.5 Australia Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.6 South East Asia Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    8.3.7 Rest of Asia Pacific Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9. South America Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook
    9.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    9.2 South America Process Automation Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    9.2.1 South America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Type
    9.2.2 South America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Application
    9.3 South America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Country
    9.3.1 Brazil Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.2 Argentina Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    9.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10. Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Market Size Outlook
    10.1 Key Market Statistics, 2024
    10.2 Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Market Trends and Growth Opportunities
    10.2.1 Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Type
    10.2.2 Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Application
    10.3 Middle East and Africa Process Automation Systems Market Outlook by Country
    10.3.1 Saudi Arabia Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.2 The UAE Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.3 Rest of Middle East Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.4 South Africa Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.5 Egypt Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    10.3.6 Rest of Africa Process Automation Systems Market Outlook, 2021- 2032
    11. Company Profiles
    11.1 Leading 10 Companies
    A&B Process Systems
    ABB
    AIS Automation Dresden
    Chint Group
    Emerson Electric Co.
    Par Systems
    Rockwell Automation Inc
    S&S Technical
    Schneider Electric
    Siemens
    11.2 Overview
    11.3 Products and Services
    11.4 SWOT Profile
    12. Appendix
    12.1 Subscription Options
    12.2 Customization Options
    12.3 Publisher Details
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