Factory Automation Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players Analysis, and Forecast till 2031

Factory Automation Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Component (Hardware and Software), Type (Programmable Automation, Fixed Automation, and Flexible Automation), Technology [Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Others], and Industry Vertical (Automotive, Food and Beverages, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Mining, and Others), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00009863
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The Factory Automation market is projected to grow from US$ 181.45 billion in 2023 to US$ 340.78 billion by 2031; it is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2023 to 2031. Integration of machine vision systems with deep learning is anticipated to be a key trend in the market.

Factory Automation Market Analysis

The manufacturing business has expanded rapidly during the last decade. Globalization is expanding the market, attracting a large number of new players. Competitive advantage in the factory automation market for key companies may be built through product differentiation, cost leadership, target marketing, and great after-sales service. Automation is a critical factor for production processes. Further, advanced automation solutions make it possible to achieve consistently high quality, high throughput, and low production costs. Thus, the factory automation market is expected to grow during the forecast period.

Factory Automation Market Industry Overview

Factory automation is the integration of automation into all stages of the manufacturing process. Automation in manufacturing frequently combines technologies like pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and robotic arms to produce a more complicated system. In a competitive environment, factory automation can assist in boosting output and efficiency while lowering costs. Factory automation delivers a compelling method to boost efficiency, quality, sustainability, safety, and security in a rapidly changing modern factory setting.

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Factory Automation Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 154.99 Billion in 2022
Market Size Value byUS$ 249.29 Billion by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 8.2% from 2022 to 2028
Forecast Period2022-2028
Base Year2022
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Factory Automation Market Driver and Opportunities

Adoption of Industry 4.0 Principal in Manufacturing to Favor Market Growth.

The revolutionary power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is altering global production. Industry 4.0, which is defined (in part) by intelligent systems, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and advanced IT architecture, represents the next step in the evolution of manufacturing as a whole and many businesses are adopting these technologies. The benefits of Industry 4.0 processes, technologies, and systems include improved productivity and efficiency, better agility and flexibility, and increased profitability. Thus, the adoption of Industry 4.0 for automation in numerous industries is anticipated to fuel the factory automation market growth during the forecast period.

Growing Focus on Strategic Initiatives by Market Players

The growing focus of key market participants on strategic activities such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaboration, among others, is expected to boost the growth of the factory automation market. For instance, in July 2021, Rockwell Automation, Inc., engaged in industrial automation and digital transformation, announced the acquisition of Plex Systems, the leading cloud-native smart manufacturing platform. Further, in September 2021, Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced a partnership with Kezzler, a cloud-based product digitization and traceability platform, to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material sources to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability.

Factory Automation Market Report Segmentation Analysis

The key segments that contributed to the derivation of the factory automation market analysis are component, type, technology, and industry vertical.

  • Based on components, the market is divided into hardware and software
  • On the basis of type, the market is divided into programmable automation, fixed automation, and flexible automation),
  • Based on technology, the market is divided into Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and Others.
  • On the basis of the industry vertical, the market is divided into automotive, food and beverages, oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, and others.

Factory Automation Market Share Analysis By Geography

Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America is expected to hold a prominent share of the factory automation market during the forecast period. This growth may be attributed to the early technological adoption and a strong emphasis on research and development activities. Further, the growing popularity of collaborative robots and government initiatives for digital transformation across industries is anticipated to fuel the factory automation market during the forecast period.

Factory Automation Market Report Scope

Factory Automation Market News and Recent Developments

The factory automation market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the factory automation are listed below:

  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it will invest approximately 2.2 billion Indian rupees, or 3.1 billion yen, in its subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. to establish a new factory in India. Expected to start operations in December 2023, the new factory will manufacture inverters and other factory automation (FA) control system products, expanding the company’s capabilities to meet the growing demand in India. (Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Press Release, June 2022)

Factory Automation Market Report Coverage & Deliverables

The factory automation market forecast is estimated based on various secondary and primary research findings, such as key company publications, association data, and databases. The market report "Factory Automation Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas-

  • Factory automation market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Factory automation market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Factory automation market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments in the factory automation Market
  • Detailed company profiles.
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Component, Type, Technology, and Industry Vertical

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the expected CAGR of the factory automation market?

The global factory automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period 2024 - 2031.

What are the driving factors impacting the global factory automation market?

The adoption of Industry 4.0 principles in manufacturing and government initiatives to support industrial automation are the major factors driving the factory automation market.

What are the future trends of the factory automation market?

Integration of machine vision systems with deep learning to play a significant role in the global factory automation market in the coming years.

Which are the leading players operating in the factory automation market?

The leading players operating in the factory automation market are ABB Ltd., Emerson Electric Co., Fanuc Corporation, General Electric Company, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., OMRON Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Inc., and Siemens AG.

Which region dominated the factory automation market in 2023?

North America is expected to dominate the factory automation market with the highest market share in 2023.

What would be the estimated value of the factory automation market by 2031?

The factory automation market size is projected to reach US$ 340.78 billion by 2031.

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

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  1. Primary Research:

The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.

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  • Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
  • Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
  • Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding

Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

  • Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:

Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.

  • 3.3 Company Profile:

The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

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