PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1901488
PUBLISHER: AnalystView Market Insights | PRODUCT CODE: 1901488
The Industrial Control For Process Manufacturing Market size was valued at US$86,786.87 Million in 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2025 to 2032.
Industrial control systems for process manufacturing are the amalgamation of all hardware, software, and communication systems coordinating together and managing the technical aspects of industrial processes carried out by continuously or in batch mode where materials undergo transformation through chemical, physical, or biological reactions. This type of system operates by starting from the feedback loop of sensors, which measure the changes in the process variables, such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level, then using the information obtained for continuous control through the automatic movement of valves, motors, and pumps, etc., to keep the process running within specified limits. Industrial control is applied in process manufacturing industries like chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, power generation, and metals, and it provides not only to the industries but also to the consumers and the environment the benefits of consistent product quality, operational safety, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency. Industrial control systems are enabled by the fusion of technologies such as distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and advanced process control software, to realize steady, efficient, and reliable production while at the same time reducing the occurrence of equipment failures, scrap, and operator interference.
Industrial Control For Process Manufacturing Market- Market Dynamics
Predictive maintenance & AI analytics drives the market growth
The industrial control for process manufacturing market is being driven by predictive maintenance and AI analytics, which are the technology trends that are going to stimulate the market growth in the future since they entail a radical transformation of the whole process of monitoring, performing maintenance, and then optimizing the assets in the case of the continuous production as well as in the case of the batch production. Manufacturing companies that already utilize the industrial control systems will be the first to reap the benefits of the analytics powered by AI, as they are going to be able to evaluate not only the historical but also the real-time data coming from the sensors, controllers, and machines in order to foresee the failure of the equipment beforehand. The major advantage of this ability is the drastic reduction of unexpected downtimes that are extremely costly in some of the process industries, such as chemicals, oil & gas, power generation, and pharmaceuticals, where the shutting down of one production line can affect the entire plant. Furthermore, the traditional practice of reactive or preventive maintenance that is time-based will be replaced by predictive maintenance, which will lead to a lower maintenance cost, an increase in the life of the equipment, and a higher overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, control platforms like DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems integrated with advanced analytics continuously allow the operators to discover anomalies, monitor performance decay, and adjust the process parameters optimally. The true future of the smart industrial systems with the AI and predictive maintenance capabilities built-in is directly linked to the digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and IIoT initiatives that process manufacturers are applying, thus continuously increasing the market size.
By Technology
The Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) segment dominates the market. SCADA systems are at the forefront of process industry applications and have been gaining importance in having operators take critical grounds in rapid decision making. The global SCADA market is expected to experience similar growth in the coming years with very high and double-digit compound annual growth rates, indicating that the market is expanding in such areas as oil & gas, energy, utilities, water treatment, and manufacturing. The main cause of this growth is the need for automation, remote monitoring, and integration with advanced technologies like IoT and cloud analytics that bring about operational efficiency and quickness-main features of current process manufacturing environments. The process manufacturers who pursue digital transformation to enhance productivity, minimize downtime, and improve resource use are SCADA systems that will be competing for being the first choice in the industrial control architectures, thus resulting in overall revenue growth in the industrial control for process manufacturing market.
Industrial Control For Process Manufacturing Market- Geographical Insights
North America is expected to dominate the market over the forecast period. The growth of the market is attributed to a number of factors that are unique to the specific regions. One of the factors is the global embracing of smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies to mention IIoT, AI and big data analytics these along with others make a contribution through the ability of the process industries like chemicals, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverages to realize process visibility, predict failures, and be overall more efficient. Another factor is the high labor cost and shortage of workforce in North America which pushes companies to automate repetitive or difficult tasks and thus indirectly invest in AI control systems to help with productivity. Moreover, strict government regulations in relation to energy, safety, and environmental compliance are simultaneously driving the need for, and the use of, modern control platforms that can optimize the use of resources, lessen the discharge of pollutants, and maintain a constant quality. The cumulative of these technological, economic, and regulatory drivers are to be seen as the primary factors for the long-term revenue growth of the industrial control market in North America.
The industrial control for process manufacturing sector's industrial control competitive environment is ruled over by a small number of well-established automation suppliers-Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, Emerson, Rockwell, and Honeywell-whose total scale, installed base, and wide-ranging product portfolios (DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and software suites) not only confer a dominant stance in the market but also the trend of moving to software, IIoT platforms, and analytics has created specialized vendors and systems integrators who are able to win small areas of growth.
In November 2025, Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, showcased its latest innovations at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany (November 25-27). Under the theme "Creating the Future of Industrial Operations," the company will demonstrate how manufacturers can optimize their production processes through seamless integration of design, operation and maintenance.