Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Size and Forecast (2021

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The Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated US$ 118,804.1 million by 2031, up from US$ 55,434.9 million in 2024. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2025 to 2031, indicating a robust expansion in the sector.

Executive Summary and Market Analysis

The industrial automation control market in the Asia Pacific region is divided into several key countries, including India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The market is currently experiencing a surge in growth, primarily driven by the increasing adoption of collaborative robots, commonly known as cobots. Cobots are designed to work alongside human operators, assisting with various tasks and significantly enhancing efficiency on the factory floor. Unlike traditional industrial robots, cobots are more flexible, easier to program, and can adapt to changes in production environments. This adaptability is crucial in light of rising labor costs and the growing demand for safer and more efficient human-robot collaboration.

Industries across the Asia Pacific region are increasingly deploying cobots for a variety of tasks, including pick-and-place operations, assembly, and quality control. This deployment leads to improved productivity and safer working conditions for human employees. Furthermore, the industrial automation market is being propelled by the integration of digital technologies into industrial processes, which is paving the way for the development of smart factories. Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and cloud computing are enhancing automation and connectivity within manufacturing environments.

There is a rising awareness among industries in the region regarding the potential benefits of Industry 4.0. These benefits include increased operational efficiency, reduced downtime, predictive maintenance, and enhanced product customization. As companies invest in these smart technologies to create more agile and responsive manufacturing systems, they are positioning themselves for greater competitiveness in the global market, which in turn drives revenue growth in the industrial automation sector.

Strategic Insights

Market Segmentation Analysis

The Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market can be segmented based on various criteria:

By System: The market is categorized into SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), DCS (Distributed Control Systems), PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), and others. In 2024, SCADA held the largest market share.
By End Users: The market is divided into Process Industry and Discrete Industry, with the Discrete Industry holding the largest share in 2024.
By Process Industry: This segment includes Oil and Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and others, with Oil and Gas leading in market share in 2024.
By Discrete Industry: This includes Automotive, Electronics and Semiconductor, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and others, where Electronics and Semiconductor held the largest share in 2024.

Market Outlook

The cost of manufacturing products is closely linked to the prices of raw materials, energy, and labor costs. While some countries have relatively lower labor costs, many regions that were once considered low-cost are now experiencing significant increases in labor expenses. This rising cost is expected to drive demand for industrial automation control solutions. For instance, in April 2020, Huawei announced that its AirEngine Wi-Fi 6 products are enhancing industrial automation in China by enabling fully wireless campus networks for production lines, offices, and services. These networks provide high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity, which helps manufacturers reduce their reliance on labor and improve operational accuracy. This initiative is part of China's broader strategy to advance digital transformation across its industrial sectors.

The increasing demand for high-quality production is anticipated to further boost the global demand for industrial automation control. The need for higher production output in manufacturing industries is a significant driver for automation solutions. Industrial applications require enhanced productivity and throughput to improve the efficiency of production units. Automation is increasingly deployed in manufacturing facilities to meet quality standards, as it minimizes human errors, thereby enhancing both quality and speed.

Country Insights

The Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market is also analyzed by country, with segments including Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of APAC. Notably, China held the largest market share in 2024.

China has emerged as the world's largest consumer and producer of industrial robots and equipment. In 2022, the country reported US$ 6.6 billion in industrial robotics sales, predominantly from domestic production. Driven by demographic shifts and a transition from low-cost manufacturing to high-value-added processes, China is set to continue advancing its robotics sector and upgrading its manufacturing capabilities. This ambition is underscored in China's 14th Five-Year Plan, which outlines the strategic goal of developing a modern, high-tech society.

Company Profiles

Key players in the Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market include ABB Ltd, Emerson Electric Co, Honeywell International Inc, Rockwell Automation Inc, Siemens AG, OMRON Corp, Yokogawa Electric Corp, Hitachi Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Corp, Bosch Rexroth AG, Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, and GE Vernova Inc. These companies are employing various strategies such as expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to deliver innovative products and enhance their market share.

Product Code: TIPRE00041965

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macroeconomic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country-level data:

4. Industrial Automation Control Market Landscape

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.3.5 List of Vendors in the Value Chain

5. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Market Drivers
5.2 Market Restraints
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.4 Future Trends
5.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Industrial Automation Control Market - Asia Pacific Market Analysis

6.1 Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2024 - 2031
6.2 Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Forecast and Analysis

7. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue Analysis - by System

7.1 SCADA
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 SCADA: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 DCS
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 DCS: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 PLC
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 PLC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 PLM
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 PLM: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Others: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)

8. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue Analysis - by End Users

8.1 Process Industry
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Process Industry: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Discrete Industry
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Discrete Industry: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)

9. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue Analysis - by Process Industry

9.1 Oil and Gas
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Oil and Gas: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Chemical
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Chemical: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 Pharmaceutical
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Pharmaceutical: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
9.4 Food and Beverage
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Food and Beverage: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
9.5 Others
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Others: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)

10. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue Analysis - by Discrete Industry

10.1 Automotive
- 10.1.1 Overview
- 10.1.2 Automotive: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
10.2 Electronics and Semiconductor
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 Electronics and Semiconductor: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
10.3 Manufacturing
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 Manufacturing: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
10.4 Aerospace and Defense
- 10.4.1 Overview
- 10.4.2 Aerospace and Defense: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
10.5 Others
- 10.5.1 Overview
- 10.5.2 Others: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)

11. Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Country Analysis

11.1 Asia Pacific
- 11.1.1 Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.1.1 Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
  - 11.1.2.2 Australia: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.1.2.2.1 Australia: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.1.2.2.2 Australia: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.1.2.2.3 Australia: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.1.2.2.4 Australia: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry
  - 11.2.3.3 China: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.2.3.3.1 China: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.2.3.3.2 China: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.2.3.3.3 China: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.2.3.3.4 China: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry
  - 11.3.4.4 India: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.3.4.4.1 India: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.3.4.4.2 India: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.3.4.4.3 India: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.3.4.4.4 India: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry
  - 11.4.5.5 Japan: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.4.5.5.1 Japan: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.4.5.5.2 Japan: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.4.5.5.3 Japan: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.4.5.5.4 Japan: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry
  - 11.5.6.6 South Korea: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.5.6.6.1 South Korea: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.5.6.6.2 South Korea: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.5.6.6.3 South Korea: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.5.6.6.4 South Korea: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry
  - 11.6.7.7 Rest of APAC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031 (US$ Million)
    - 11.6.7.7.1 Rest of APAC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by System
    - 11.6.7.7.2 Rest of APAC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by End Users
    - 11.6.7.7.3 Rest of APAC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Process Industry
    - 11.6.7.7.4 Rest of APAC: Asia Pacific Industrial Automation Control Market Share - by Discrete Industry

12 Competitive Landscape

12.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
12.2 Company Positioning & Concentration

13 Industry Landscape

13.1 Overview
13.2 New Product Development
13.3 Merger and Acquisition
13.4 Other Strategic Developments

14 COMPANY PROFILES

14.1 ABB Ltd
- 14.1.1 Key Facts
- 14.1.2 Business Description
- 14.1.3 Products and Services
- 14.1.4 Financial Overview
- 14.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.1.6 Key Developments
14.2 Emerson Electric Co
- 14.2.1 Key Facts
- 14.2.2 Business Description
- 14.2.3 Products and Services
- 14.2.4 Financial Overview
- 14.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.2.6 Key Developments
14.3 Honeywell International Inc
- 14.3.1 Key Facts
- 14.3.2 Business Description
- 14.3.3 Products and Services
- 14.3.4 Financial Overview
- 14.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.6 Key Developments
14.4 Rockwell Automation Inc
- 14.4.1 Key Facts
- 14.4.2 Business Description
- 14.4.3 Products and Services
- 14.4.4 Financial Overview
- 14.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.4.6 Key Developments
14.5 Siemens AG
- 14.5.1 Key Facts
- 14.5.2 Business Description
- 14.5.3 Products and Services
- 14.5.4 Financial Overview
- 14.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.5.6 Key Developments
14.6 OMRON Corp
- 14.6.1 Key Facts
- 14.6.2 Business Description
- 14.6.3 Products and Services
- 14.6.4 Financial Overview
- 14.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.6.6 Key Developments
14.7 Yokogawa Electric Corp
- 14.7.1 Key Facts
- 14.7.2 Business Description
- 14.7.3 Products and Services
- 14.7.4 Financial Overview
- 14.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.7.6 Key Developments
14.8 Hitachi Ltd
- 14.8.1 Key Facts
- 14.8.2 Business Description
- 14.8.3 Products and Services
- 14.8.4 Financial Overview
- 14.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.8.6 Key Developments
14.9 Mitsubishi Electric Corp
- 14.9.1 Key Facts
- 14.9.2 Business Description
- 14.9.3 Products and Services
- 14.9.4 Financial Overview
- 14.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.9.6 Key Developments
14.10 Bosch Rexroth AG
- 14.10.1 Key Facts
- 14.10.2 Business Description
- 14.10.3 Products and Services
- 14.10.4 Financial Overview
- 14.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.10.6 Key Developments
14.11 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd
- 14.11.1 Key Facts
- 14.11.2 Business Description
- 14.11.3 Products and Services
- 14.11.4 Financial Overview
- 14.11.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.11.6 Key Developments
14.12 GE Vernova Inc.
- 14.12.1 Key Facts
- 14.12.2 Business Description
- 14.12.3 Products and Services
- 14.12.4 Financial Overview
- 14.12.5 SWOT Analysis
- 14.12.6 Key Developments

15. Appendix

15.1 About The Insight Partners