Factory Automation Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Component, By Control and Safety System, By Industry Verticals, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Factory Automation Market is projected to expand from USD 347.86 Billion in 2025 to USD 551.40 Billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 7.98%. This sector involves the convergence of industrial robots, control systems, and information technologies to handle manufacturing processes with significantly reduced human involvement. Growth is primarily fuelled by the urgent need for operational efficiency and the alleviation of extensive labor shortages, forcing manufacturers to implement automated solutions to ensure precision and continuity. According to the International Federation of Robotics, the global stock of operational industrial robots hit a record high of over 4.2 million units in 2024, a trajectory bolstered by requirements for consistent quality and supply chain resilience in high-volume settings.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 347.86 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 551.40 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	7.98%
Fastest Growing Segment	Industrial Robots
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Conversely, high capital expenditure demands create considerable obstacles for market entry and growth, despite the operational advantages. Small and medium-sized enterprises frequently face difficulties managing the substantial upfront expenses needed to acquire and integrate sophisticated software and hardware systems. These financial hurdles are further aggravated by ongoing maintenance costs and a severe scarcity of skilled personnel qualified to manage intricate automated infrastructures.

Market Driver

Rising labor expenses and a severe lack of skilled workers are accelerating the Global Factory Automation Market as manufacturers urgently seek to preserve production continuity. Confronted with mounting wage pressures and an aging industrial workforce, companies are increasingly depending on automated systems to offset human resource gaps and guarantee consistent results. This pattern is especially visible in sectors that have historically relied on manual labor but are now turning to robotics to ensure supply chain resilience. As reported by the Association for Advancing Automation in February 2025, robot orders within the food and consumer goods industry jumped by 65% in 2024, a surge directly linked to the need to mitigate labor shortages and optimize supply chains.

At the same time, the swift adoption of Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence ecosystems is converting standard machinery into smart, self-optimizing assets. This technological advancement facilitates real-time process adjustments and predictive maintenance, drastically cutting down on operational waste and downtime. Manufacturers are progressing beyond simple connectivity to implement advanced AI agents that make autonomous decisions to boost productivity. According to a Google Cloud report from October 2025, 56% of manufacturing executives stated their organizations utilize AI agents for operational efficiency, while ABB reported in January 2025 that orders rose 6% year-on-year to $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting strong demand for automation infrastructure.

Market Challenge

The acute scarcity of skilled personnel functions as a major hindrance to the growth of the factory automation sector. Although automated systems decrease the need for manual labor, they simultaneously generate a specialized requirement for a workforce competent in programming, operating, and maintaining sophisticated infrastructure. When manufacturers are unable to recruit qualified technicians or engineers, they frequently delay or abandon plans to adopt new technologies, fearing operational downtime resulting from insufficient internal expertise to resolve technical failures or system errors.

This workforce constraint directly influences strategic investment choices and retards the general adoption rate of industrial robotics. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, approximately 65 percent of manufacturers surveyed in 2024 identified the inability to attract and retain staff as their primary business hurdle. This enduring talent gap compels companies to function below their potential capacity and restricts their ability to fully utilize automated solutions, causing a deceleration in market growth as the divide between available technology and human technical capability increases.

Market Trends

The implementation of Private 5G Networks for Ultra-Low Latency Connectivity is transforming communication infrastructure within automated facilities. In contrast to legacy wired connections or Wi-Fi, private 5G offers the high bandwidth and deterministic reliability essential for mission-critical applications, such as real-time remote control of heavy machinery and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This technology removes physical cabling constraints, enabling highly reconfigurable production layouts that adapt quickly to shifting product specifications. As noted by RCR Wireless News in January 2025, Nokia secured 55 new private wireless customers in the fourth quarter of 2024, underscoring the industry's rapid move toward cellular-grade connectivity.

The expansion of Collaborative Robots (Cobots) in Shared Workspaces marks a definitive shift from traditional, isolated automation to safe human-robot collaboration. Cobots are designed with intuitive programming interfaces and advanced force-limiting sensors, allowing them to work alongside humans without requiring extensive safety cages. This feature enables manufacturers to automate high-mix, low-volume tasks such as quality inspection, sanding, and assembly, which were previously too costly for standard industrial robots. According to the Association for Advancing Automation in September 2025, North American companies acquired 1,052 collaborative robots valued at $39.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the increasing reliance on these flexible units for diverse operational needs.

Key Market Players

Honeywell International Inc.
Siemens AG
ABB Ltd.
Rockwell Automation Inc.
Schneider Electric SE
Emerson Electric Co.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Omron Corporation
Bosch Rexroth AG
Yokogawa Electric Corporation

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Factory Automation Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Factory Automation Market, By Component

Sensors
Controllers
Industrial Robots
Drives
Others

Factory Automation Market, By Control and Safety System

Distributed Control System
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Systems Instrumented System (SIS)
Others

Factory Automation Market, By Industry Verticals

Automotive Manufacturing
Food & Beverage
Oil & Gas Processing
Mining
Others

Factory Automation Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Factory Automation Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Factory Automation Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Component (Sensors, Controllers, Industrial Robots, Drives, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Control and Safety System (Distributed Control System, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Systems Instrumented System (SIS), Others)
- 5.2.3. By Industry Verticals (Automotive Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas Processing, Mining, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Factory Automation Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Component
- 6.2.2. By Control and Safety System
- 6.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 6.3.2. Canada Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 6.3.3. Mexico Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Industry Verticals

7. Europe Factory Automation Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Component
- 7.2.2. By Control and Safety System
- 7.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 7.3.2. France Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 7.3.4. Italy Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 7.3.5. Spain Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Industry Verticals

8. Asia Pacific Factory Automation Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Component
- 8.2.2. By Control and Safety System
- 8.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 8.3.2. India Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 8.3.3. Japan Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 8.3.4. South Korea Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 8.3.5. Australia Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Industry Verticals

9. Middle East & Africa Factory Automation Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Component
- 9.2.2. By Control and Safety System
- 9.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 9.3.2. UAE Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 9.3.3. South Africa Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Industry Verticals

10. South America Factory Automation Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Component
- 10.2.2. By Control and Safety System
- 10.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 10.3.2. Colombia Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Industry Verticals
- 10.3.3. Argentina Factory Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Control and Safety System
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Industry Verticals

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Factory Automation Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Honeywell International Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Siemens AG
15.3. ABB Ltd.
15.4. Rockwell Automation Inc.
15.5. Schneider Electric SE
15.6. Emerson Electric Co.
15.7. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
15.8. Omron Corporation
15.9. Bosch Rexroth AG
15.10. Yokogawa Electric Corporation