Japan Industrial Automation Components Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Component, Application, End Use Industry, and Region, 2026-2034

Description

The Japan industrial automation components market size reached USD 14.9 Billion in 2025 . Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 30.3 Billion by 2034 , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.22% during 2026-2034 . At present, manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technologies to raise productivity, operational efficiency, and product quality. Moreover, the rising use of industrial robots is revolutionizing Japanese manufacturing processes, driving the demand for precision automation devices like servo motors, sensors, and actuators. Additionally, the heightened focus of the government on industrial automation is expanding the Japan industrial automation components market share.

JAPAN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION COMPONENTS MARKET TRENDS:

Increased Adoption of Smart Manufacturing Technologies

The Japan market for industrial automation components is experiencing steady growth as manufacturers are adopting smart manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and product quality. Japanese factories are implementing superior automation solutions like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial sensors, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to maximize production processes. This change is encouraged by the necessity to reduce human error, minimize operating downtime, and enhance accuracy in manufacturing processes. The use of smart manufacturing is also consistent with Japan's Society 5.0 national vision, which encourages the application of sophisticated technologies to develop a more sustainable and efficient industrial society. Firms are also spending money on Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms to facilitate real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance, which helps improve asset reliability. As the change gathers pace, the need for advanced automation pieces that facilitate real-time data processing and machine-to-machine communication is rising in the industry. The IMARC Group predicts that the Japan IIoT market size will reach USD 15.6 Billion by 2033.

Increased Utilization of Robotics in Industrial Operations

The use of industrial robots is quickly revolutionizing Japanese manufacturing processes, driving the demand for precision automation devices like servo motors, sensors, and actuators. Industries are shifting towards robotic systems for operations that require high accuracy, high speed, and high repeatability. This trend can be seen, in particular, in industries like the automotive sector, electronics industry, and semiconductor industry, wherein production requirements are increasing while tolerance for defects decreases. Japanese companies are using robotics to help compensate for labor shortages due to the nation's aging population to deliver stable productivity levels without sacrificing quality. Besides this, advancements in cobots are promoting small and medium-sized (SME) businesses to automate, considering their simplicity of implementation and safety aspects. Cobots are utilized along with humans to deal with challenging assembly, inspection, and material handling processes. With the increasing adoption of robotics automation, the compatible and stable automation parts market is continuously growing to support the multifaceted requirements of advanced industrial systems. Flexiv, a creator of versatile robotics solutions, teamed up with Kurabo, a Japanese leader in fast image processing and 3D measurement technology, to create the revolutionary Kuravizon adaptive robot. By combining Flexiv's top-tier force control technology with Kurabo's sophisticated 3D vision sensing technology, Kurasense, the Kuravizon robot was released for sale on January 10th, 2025.

Government Plans and Industrial Policy Support

Industrial automation is encouraged by government policies and regulatory structures as a strategy to rejuvenate Japan's global manufacturing competitiveness. Strategic programs like the "Connected Industries" initiative and investment subsidies for smart factory equipment are inducing firms to step up their automation capacity. Public-private partnerships are being formed to speed the adoption of technologies like AI, big data analytics, and IIoT in industry. These initiatives are promoting knowledge transfer and innovation, particularly among small and mid-sized firms that historically did not have access to state-of-the-art technologies. Financial incentives and tax concessions for the purchase of automation equipment are also facilitating investment in high-precision components. Standardization and interoperability initiatives by the Japanese government to optimize technology integration across various industrial systems are also being facilitated. Through a positive environment for automation, such policy interventions are continually driving the demand for industrial automation components, making Japan a center of next-generation manufacturing solutions, thereby impelling the Japan industrial automation components market growth.

JAPAN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION COMPONENTS MARKET SEGMENTATION:

Component Insights:

Sensors
Actuators
Controllers
PLC
DCS
Drives
Servo Drives
VFDs
Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Industrial Networks
Power Supply Units
Relays and Switches
PLC
DCS
Servo Drives
VFDs

Application Insights:

Discrete Manufacturing
Process Manufacturing
Batch Manufacturing

End Use Industry Insights:

Automotive
Food and Beverage
Pharmaceuticals
Oil and Gas
Chemicals
Electronics and Semiconductors
Metals and Mining
Water and Wastewater
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/ Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto Region, Kansai/Kinki Region, Central/ Chubu Region, Kyushu-Okinawa Region, Tohoku Region, Chugoku Region, Hokkaido Region, and Shikoku Region.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
How has the Japan industrial automation components market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan industrial automation components market on the basis of component?
What is the breakup of the Japan industrial automation components market on the basis of application?
What is the breakup of the Japan industrial automation components market on the basis of end use industry?
What is the breakup of the Japan industrial automation components market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan industrial automation components market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan industrial automation components market?
What is the structure of the Japan industrial automation components market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan industrial automation components market?

Product Code: SR112026A36248

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Breakup by Component

6.1 Sensors
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Actuators
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.3 Controllers
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.3.3 Market Segmentation
  - 6.3.3.1 PLC
  - 6.3.3.2 DCS
- 6.3.4 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.4 Drives
- 6.4.1 Overview
- 6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.4.3 Market Segmentation
  - 6.4.3.1 Servo Drives
  - 6.4.3.2 VFDs
- 6.4.4 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.5 Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- 6.5.1 Overview
- 6.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.6 Industrial Networks
- 6.6.1 Overview
- 6.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.6.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.7 Power Supply Units
- 6.7.1 Overview
- 6.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.7.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.8 Relays and Switches
- 6.8.1 Overview
- 6.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.8.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Breakup by Application

7.1 Discrete Manufacturing
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Process Manufacturing
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Batch Manufacturing
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Breakup by End Use Industry

8.1 Automotive
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Food and Beverage
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Pharmaceuticals
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Oil and Gas
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.5 Chemicals
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.6 Electronics and Semiconductors
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.6.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.7 Metals and Mining
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.7.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.8 Water and Wastewater
- 8.8.1 Overview
- 8.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.8.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.9 Others
- 8.9.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.9.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Breakup by Region

9.1 Kanto Region
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.1.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.1.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.1.6 Key Players
- 9.1.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.2.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.2.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.2.6 Key Players
- 9.2.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.3.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.3.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.3.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.3.6 Key Players
- 9.3.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.4.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.4.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.4.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.4.6 Key Players
- 9.4.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.5 Tohoku Region
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.5.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.5.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.5.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.5.6 Key Players
- 9.5.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.6 Chugoku Region
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.6.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.6.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.6.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.6.6 Key Players
- 9.6.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.7 Hokkaido Region
- 9.7.1 Overview
- 9.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.7.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.7.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.7.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.7.6 Key Players
- 9.7.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.8 Shikoku Region
- 9.8.1 Overview
- 9.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.8.3 Market Breakup by Component
- 9.8.4 Market Breakup by Application
- 9.8.5 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
- 9.8.6 Key Players
- 9.8.7 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Products Offered
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Products Offered
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Products Offered
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Products Offered
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Products Offered
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Industrial Automation Components Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis