Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market
Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market by Component (Industrial Control System, Software, CNC Controller, Industrial Robotics, Industrial 3D Printing, Process Analyzer, Industrial Communication, Flow Meter) - Forecast to 2032
OVERVIEW
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
The Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market is estimated at USD 95.73 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 194.52 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.7%. The market is growing rapidly, driven by expanding manufacturing capacity and rising automation adoption across key industries. Strong investments in smart factories, robotics, and industrial software across China, Japan, India, and ASEAN are further accelerating market growth.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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BY COUNTRYChina is expected to dominate the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market with a 38.4% share in 2025.
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BY COMPONENTBy component, the industrial control system segment held the largest market share in 2024.
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BY INDUSTRYThe aerospace industry is expected to grow at the highest rate in the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market during the forecast period.
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Competitive Landscape - KEY PLAYERSFANUC Corporation, ABB, and Yaskawa Electric Corporation were identified as some of the star players in the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market, given their strong market share and product footprint.
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Competitive Landscape - STARTUPS/SMESEstun Automation Co., Ltd. and Shibaura Machine have distinguished themselves among startups and SMEs by securing strong footholds in specialized niche areas, underscoring their potential as emerging market leaders.
The Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market is experiencing strong growth, supported by expanding manufacturing capacity and increasing automation adoption across China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Rising investments in smart factories, robotics, industrial software, and control systems are helping manufacturers improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. Growth is further driven by the rapid expansion of automotive, electronics, semiconductor, EV, and process industries, along with government initiatives promoting industrial modernization and digital manufacturing across the region.
TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS' CUSTOMERS
The Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market is undergoing a significant shift as manufacturers move from conventional automation toward connected, data-driven, and intelligent factory systems. Key disruptions such as industrial IoT, smart sensors, AI-enabled analytics, industrial robotics, machine vision, and digital twins are reshaping how factories operate and generate value. These trends are expanding automation adoption across automotive, electronics, semiconductors, food & beverages, and process industries. Increasing integration of cloud platforms, edge computing, and advanced control software is enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and flexible production.
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
MARKET DYNAMICS
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Strong growth in automotive, electronics, and machinery production
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Rapid deployment of robotics and advanced control systems
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High initial investment for automation systems
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Integration challenges with legacy factory setups
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Growing use of AI, IIoT, and predictive maintenance
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Automation demand from EV and electronics manufacturing
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Shortage of skilled automation professionals
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Interoperability issues across multi-vendor systems
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
Driver: Strong growth in automotive, electronics, and machinery production
Strong growth in automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and machinery production across Asia Pacific is increasing demand for automation solutions. Manufacturers are investing in control systems, robotics, and industrial software to improve productivity and quality. Government-backed manufacturing and digitalization initiatives are further accelerating automation adoption.
Restraint: High initial investment for automation systems
High initial investment requirements for industrial control systems and factory automation solutions limit adoption, particularly among small and mid-sized manufacturers. Costs related to system integration, customization, and workforce training add to the financial burden. This slows deployment timelines in cost-sensitive emerging economies.
Opportunity: Growing use of AI, IIoT, and predictive maintenance
Growing adoption of AI, industrial IoT, and predictive maintenance is creating new opportunities for advanced automation solutions. Manufacturers are increasingly using data-driven tools to reduce downtime and optimize asset performance. These technologies support the transition toward smart and connected factories across the region.
Challenge: Shortage of skilled automation professionals
The shortage of skilled automation and control professionals remains a major challenge in Asia Pacific. Limited availability of trained engineers affects system deployment, maintenance, and optimization. This skill gap increases reliance on system integrators and external service providers.
ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND FACTORY AUTOMATION MARKET: COMMERCIAL USE CASES ACROSS INDUSTRIES
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Deployed ABB drives in automation solutions for textile mills and automated parking systems in India, supporting yarn handling, conveyors, stacker cranes, and vehicle loading and unloading. | Improved productivity through precise motor control, enhanced operational safety, and higher energy efficiency using regenerative energy. |
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Implemented NX and Teamcenter at Yanfeng Adient Seating in China to support synchronized product development, concurrent engineering with OEMs, and integrated product data management across multiple sites. | Reduced data access time by 90%, increased parts reuse, improved data accuracy, streamlined operations, and supported scalable business growth. |
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Implemented MELSEC PLC & iQ-R control systems for automated assembly lines at Toyota Tsusho’s Malaysia plant. | Improved production cycle times, reduced defect rates, and enhanced production monitoring. |
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Deployed MELSEC controllers and robots to automate fabrication and packaging lines at a leading Indian automotive parts manufacturer. | Enhanced throughput, consistent quality, and lowered operational costs. |
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MARKET ECOSYSTEM
The Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation ecosystem is supported by a strong mix of automation hardware providers, industrial software platforms, and system integration capabilities. Technology and solution providers work closely to enable connected, data-driven, and intelligent factory operations. Demand is driven by large-scale manufacturing industries such as automotive, electronics, chemicals, energy, and food processing. Continuous investments in smart factories, digitalization, and process optimization are strengthening the ecosystem and supporting widespread adoption of advanced automation solutions across the region.
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MARKET SEGMENTS
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market, By Component
Industrial control systems held the largest share of the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market in 2024, supported by widespread deployment across manufacturing and process industries. Strong demand for PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems was driven by factory modernization and expansion of production capacities. These systems remain critical for ensuring operational reliability, safety, and process efficiency across large-scale industrial facilities.
Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market, By Industry
The aerospace industry is expected to grow at a high rate in the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market, driven by increasing aircraft production and maintenance activities. Rising investments in aerospace manufacturing hubs and defense programs are accelerating adoption of advanced automation, robotics, and precision control systems. The focus on quality, traceability, and operational efficiency is further supporting automation uptake across aerospace facilities.
REGION
India to grow at a high rate for Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation during forecast period
India is the fastest-growing country in the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market, driven by rapid expansion of manufacturing and rising automation adoption. Strong investments in automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and process industries are increasing demand for control systems, robotics, and industrial software. Government initiatives supporting industrial modernization and smart manufacturing are further accelerating market growth across the country.
ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROL AND FACTORY AUTOMATION MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
ABB and FANUC emerge as the leading players in the Asia Pacific industrial control and factory automation market landscape based on industrial robotics, underpinned by their comprehensive robot portfolios, strong regional manufacturing presence, and leadership across articulated, collaborative, and high-payload industrial robot technologies. Their extensive customer base across automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and general manufacturing sectors positions them at the forefront of advancing industrial robotics adoption throughout Asia Pacific.
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
- ABB (Switzerland)
- Siemens (Germany)
- Schneider Electric (France)
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)
- FANUC Corporation (Japan)
- Emerson Electric Co. (US)
- GE Vernova (US)
- Rockwell Automation (US)
- Honeywell International Inc. (US)
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan)
- OMRON Corporation (Japan)
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MARKET SCOPE
| REPORT METRIC | DETAILS |
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| Market Size in 2024 (Value) | USD 88.05 Billion |
| Market Forecast in 2032 (Value) | USD 194.52 Billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 10.7% from 2025 to 2032 |
| Years Considered | 2021–2032 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2032 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion), Volume (Thousand Units) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
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| Regional Scope | Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia Pacific) |
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DELIVERED CUSTOMIZATIONS
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| Comprehensive Ecosystem Mapping of Industrial Control & Factory Automation in Asia Pacific | Conducted detailed mapping of the Asia Pacific automation ecosystem covering control systems, industrial software, robotics, instrumentation, safety systems, and industrial communication technologies across China, Japan, India, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific | Provides holistic visibility into regional ecosystem structure, interdependencies, and country-level growth pockets, supporting market entry, and regional expansion strategies |
| Competitive Benchmarking of Regional and Global Automation Vendors | Evaluated leading global and Asia Pacific automation providers based on industrial robotics portfolios, control architectures, software capabilities, regional manufacturing footprint, and customer penetration | Strengthens competitive intelligence, enables objective vendor comparison, and supports partnership, investment, and acquisition decision-making |
| Industrial Robotics Market Deep Dive | Delivered detailed analysis of industrial robot adoption by type, payload, application, and end-use industry across Asia Pacific | Enables precise targeting of high-growth robotics segments and supports product portfolio and capacity planning |
| Technology Roadmap and Adoption Maturity Analysis | Assessed adoption maturity of IIoT, AI-enabled automation, robotics, machine vision, digital twins, and edge computing across Asia Pacific manufacturing environments | Supports technology investment planning and helps align automation strategies with regional digital transformation timelines |
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
- July 2025 : OMRON Corporation entered a strategic partnership with Japan Activation Capital to accelerate sustainable growth and enhance corporate value. The partnership supports OMRON’s Industrial Automation Business reforms, data-driven initiatives, and long-term growth strategy under its SF2030 vision.
- July 2025 : Lattice Semiconductor collaborated with Mitsubishi Electric to enable next-generation CNC solutions using low-power CertusPro-NX FPGAs. Announced at the Lattice APAC Tech Summit in Tokyo, the collaboration improves real-time processing, accuracy, and energy efficiency for factory automation applications across automotive, electronics, and machine-building industries.
- May 2025 : Canon Singapore announced its first Southeast Asia collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric, integrating Canon’s Force Torque Sensor FH-300-20 with Mitsubishi Electric’s MELFA FR PLUS industrial robots. The joint solution enhances precision robotics for delicate manufacturing tasks and was unveiled at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, addressing labor shortages and high-accuracy automation needs in the region.
- July 2024 : Cisco and Rockwell Automation signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate digital transformation across Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China. The collaboration focuses on connected factories, industrial IoT, secure industrial networking, and digital skills development to improve productivity, sustainability, and cybersecurity.
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Methodology
The study involved major activities in estimating the current market size for the industrial control & factory automation market. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information on the industrial control & factory automation industry. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain using primary research. Different approaches, such as top-down and bottom-up, were employed to estimate the total market size. After that, the market breakup and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments of the industrial control & factory automation market.
Secondary Research
The market for the companies offering industrial control & factory automation solutions is arrived at by secondary data available through paid and unpaid sources, analyzing the product portfolios of the major companies in the ecosystem, and rating the companies by their performance and quality. Various sources were referred to in the secondary research process to identify and collect information for this study. The secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, journals, certified publications, and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to for identifying and collecting information related to the study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of blockchain vendors, forums, certified publications, and whitepapers. The secondary research was used to obtain critical information on the industry's value chain, the total pool of key players, market classification, and segmentation from the market and technology-oriented perspectives.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research has been conducted after understanding and analyzing the current scenario of the industrial control & factory automation market through secondary research. Several primary interviews have been conducted with the key opinion leaders from the demand and supply sides across four main regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of Europe. Approximately 25% of the primary interviews were conducted with the demand-side respondents, while approximately 75% were conducted with the supply-side respondents. The primary data has been collected through questionnaires, emails, and telephone interviews.
After interacting with industry experts, brief sessions were conducted with highly experienced independent consultants to reinforce the findings from our primary. This, along with the in-house subject matter experts’ opinions, has led us to the findings as described in the remainder of this report. The breakdown of primary respondents is as follows:
Market Size Estimation
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches wete used to estimate and validate the total size of the industrial control & factory automation market. These methods were also used extensively to estimate the size of various subsegments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes as explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides.
Market Definition
Industrial control & factory automation is a highly digitalized and connected production system that can self-optimize performance across a broad network, self-adapt in various conditions in real time, and autonomously run an entire production process. The major advantage of industrial control & factory automation is its ability to evolve with the changing needs of organizations. Industrial control & factory automation uses a network to connect the virtual and physical elements of production processes to actual manufacturing operations. It helps to create an autonomous manufacturing environment that can handle any technical issues during real-time production, using fragmented information and communication structures to optimize production processes.
Key Stakeholders
- End users
- Government bodies, venture capitalists, and private equity firms
- Manufacturers of industrial control & factory automation components
- Distributors of industrial control & factory automation components and solutions
- Industrial control & factory automation industry associations
- Professional service/solution providers
- Research institutions and organizations
- Standards organizations and regulatory authorities related to the industrial control & factory automation market
- System integrators
- Technology consultants
Report Objectives
- To describe and forecast the Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market, in terms of value, based on component , and industry
- To forecast the Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market, in terms of volume, by component
- To forecast the market size, in terms of value, for four main regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the RoW.
- To provide detailed information regarding drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the market growth
- To provide a detailed overview of the value chain of the industrial control and factory automation ecosystem
- To strategically analyze micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total market
- To provide a detailed overview of the Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market value chain
- To provide an ecosystem analysis, case study analysis, key conferences, patent analysis, trade analysis, technology analysis, average selling price (ASP) analysis, Porter’s five forces analysis, buying criteria, and regulations pertaining to the market
- To track and analyze competitive developments undertaken by key players in the Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market
- To profile key players and analyze their market share, core competencies2, and detailed competitive landscape for market leaders
- To benchmark market players using the company evaluation matrix, analyzing players based on various parameters within broad business categories and product strategies.
- To analyze strategies, such as product launches, acquisitions, partnerships, and expansions, adopted by the players in the Asia Pacific Industrial Control and Factory Automation Market
- To study the impact of AI on the market under study, along with the macroeconomic outlook for each region
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