Safety Programmable Controllers Global Market Report 2026

Safety programmable controllers, also referred to as safety PLCs (programmable logic controllers), are specialized devices meticulously crafted to guarantee the secure operation of machinery and industrial processes. These controllers offer diagnostic functionalities, enabling operators to monitor the status of safety devices, diagnose issues, and conduct preventive maintenance to uphold ongoing safety compliance.

The primary types of safety programmable controllers encompass modular, compact, and various other configurations. Modular controllers feature a design that allows for the assembly of customized systems by integrating interchangeable modules, facilitating scalability and tailored solutions to cater to diverse safety requirements. These controllers utilize various technologies, including traditional, safety, and hybrid approaches, and find application across a spectrum of industries such as automotive, oil and gas, energy and power, pharmaceuticals, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on semiconductors, specialized controller components, and industrial communication modules have elevated production costs for safety programmable controllers, particularly affecting high precision industries such as automotive, oil and gas, and power generation. Regions dependent on imported electronic components, including Europe and North America, face increased pricing pressures and extended delivery cycles. However, tariffs are also encouraging local sourcing, driving domestic innovation in safety control technologies, and strengthening resilience within regional industrial automation supply chains.

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The safety programmable controllers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $5.69 billion in 2025 to $5.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of programmable logic controllers, rising workplace safety regulations, increased automation in oil and gas operations, advancements in industrial control technologies, growth in power and energy infrastructure projects.

The safety programmable controllers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of autonomous and robotic operations, rising integration of industrial iot into safety systems, increasing demand for predictive maintenance tools, growth of pharmaceutical and chemical process automation, rising global emphasis on operational safety compliance. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of programmable safety control in industrial automation, increasing demand for advanced diagnostic and monitoring capabilities, expansion of safety plc use in high risk industrial environments, growing deployment of modular and hybrid safety controller architectures, shift toward compact and integrated safety controller solutions.

The growing adoption of automation systems is expected to drive the growth of the safety programmable controller market going forward. An automation system consists of hardware and software components that operate together to automate processes or tasks that typically require human involvement. The rising demand for automation systems is driven by the need for improved quality, scalability, and efficiency. Safety programmable controllers automate critical safety functions such as emergency shutdowns, fault detection, and machine guarding, reducing the need for continuous human supervision and enhancing efficiency, which leads to higher productivity and better resource utilization for businesses. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that the latest World Robotics report recorded 4,281,585 units operating in factories worldwide - a 10% increase. Annual installations surpassed half a million units for the third consecutive year. Therefore, the increasing adoption of automation systems is fueling the growth of the safety programmable controller market.

Prominent companies in the safety programmable controller market are actively developing advanced automation controllers equipped with advanced information and safety control features to gain a competitive advantage. Advanced automation controllers are sophisticated computing devices deployed in industrial automation systems to manage and monitor diverse processes and machinery. For instance, in April 2023, Omron, a Japan-based electronics company, introduced NX502 automation controllers featuring advanced information control and safety control functionalities. These controllers are engineered to support high production quality and enhance energy productivity. They enable real-time analysis of production data, facilitate process modularization, and provide comprehensive safety control capabilities at large scales and high speeds. Such capabilities contribute to waste reduction, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced production efficiency across various industries.

In February 2023, HIMA, a Germany-based provider of automated solutions, completed the acquisition of Sella Controls in an undisclosed transaction. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding the product and service portfolio for railway and process industries, fostering international growth synergies, and bolstering the competitiveness of the HIMA Group. Both companies maintain a focus on safety-related automation, control solutions, and the digitalization of functional safety. Sella Controls, based in the UK, specializes in manufacturing safety programmable controllers, thus complementing HIMA's expertise in safety-related automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the safety programmable controllers market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Group, Eaton Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation, Bosch Rexroth AG, Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., Omron Corporation, Keyence Corporation, Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Sick AG, Advantech Co. Ltd., WAGO, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG, B&R Industrial Automation GmbH, Banner Engineering Corp., IDEC Corporation, Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Leuze electronic Pvt. Ltd., Treotham Automation Pty Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the safety programmable market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the safety programmable controllers market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the safety programmable controllers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The safety programmable controllers market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as safety logic, fault tolerance, safe communication, monitoring and diagnostics, flexibility, and programmability. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The safety programmable controllers market includes sales of redundant processors, safety communication protocols, and safety memory modules. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Modular; Compact; Other Types
• 2) By Technology: Traditional; Safety; Hybrid
• 3) By Application: Automotive; Oil And Gas; Energy And Power; Pharmaceutical; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Modular: Safety PLC Modules; I/O Modules For Safety PLC
• 2) By Compact: Compact Safety PLCs; Integrated Safety Modules
• 3) By Other Types: Hybrid Safety Controllers; Integrated Safety Systems
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; General Electric Company; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; Honeywell International Inc.; ABB Group; Eaton Corporation; Emerson Electric Co.; Rockwell Automation; Bosch Rexroth AG; Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.; Omron Corporation; Keyence Corporation; Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Sick AG; Advantech Co. Ltd.; WAGO; Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG; Hans Turck GmbH & Co. KG; B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; Banner Engineering Corp.; IDEC Corporation; Pilz GmbH & Co. KG; Leuze electronic Pvt. Ltd.; Treotham Automation Pty Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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