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可程式逻辑控制器市场 - 全球产业规模、份额、趋势、机会、预测:按类型、产业、地区和竞争格局划分,2021-2031年

Programmable logic controller Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Type, By Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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简介目录

全球可程式逻辑控制器 (PLC) 市场预计将从 2025 年的 147.4 亿美元成长到 2031 年的 198.9 亿美元,复合年增长率为 5.12%。

PLC(可程式逻辑控制器)是一种功能强大的工业数位计算机,旨在透过自订程式监控输入设备并管理输出机制,从而实现电子机械过程的自动化。市场成长主要受能源和汽车产业对工业自动化日益增长的需求以及降低製造成本所需的营运效率提升的显着驱动。这些核心驱动因素满足了对可靠控制基础设施的根本需求,而不仅仅是辅助性的数位功能,也不同于单纯的技术趋势。

市场概览
预测期 2027-2031
市场规模:2025年 147.4亿美元
市场规模:2031年 198.9亿美元
复合年增长率:2026-2031年 5.12%
成长最快的细分市场 模组化PLC
最大的市场 北美洲

根据德国机械设备製造业联合会(VDMA)的预测,在国际需求的推动下,德国机器人和自动化产业的销售额预计将在2024年达到165亿欧元。儘管产业发展势头强劲,但市场仍面临一项重大挑战:缺乏能够编程和维护日益复杂的控制系统的熟练劳动力。这种劳动力短缺威胁市场扩张,尤其是在技术专长匮乏的发展中地区,会限制科技的普及速度。

市场驱动因素

工业4.0和智慧製造倡议的加速融合正在从根本上改变可程式设计逻辑控制器(PLC)的领域。其关注点正从孤立的机器控制转向互联的工业生态系统。现代生产环境需要能够处理复杂逻辑并同时管理海量资料流以进行边缘分析和云端整合的控制器。这种转变迫使製造商在支援开放通讯协定和网路安全要求的先进控制系统上投入巨资,从而形成持续的硬体更新和升级循环。根据罗克韦尔自动化于2024年3月发布的第九份年度智慧製造报告,95%的製造商目前正在实施或评估智慧製造技术,凸显了现代PLC支援这些数位转型策略的迫切需求。

电动车和汽车製造业的快速扩张进一步放大了这项需求。传统的组装正在积极进行电气化改造,汽车製造商正利用高性能模组化控制器,以极高的精度和速度管理电池组装和电动动力传动系统生产。正如国际能源总署(IEA)在2024年4月发布的《2024年全球电动车展望》中所述,预计到2024年,电动车销量将达到约1700万辆,而自动化基础设施的大幅扩展对于实现如此规模的生产至关重要。主要产业参与者的表现也印证了这项需求的经济规模。例如,西门子公司2024年第三季在其数位化工业部门的收入为49亿欧元,这反映出其对工业自动化技术的持续资本投资。

市场挑战

缺乏能够编程和维护复杂控制系统的熟练劳动力是可程式逻辑控制器 (PLC) 市场成长的主要障碍。随着工业自动化整合度的加深,对具备 PLC 架构和逻辑设计专业知识的工程师的需求日益增长。当製造商找不到合格人员来管理这些系统时,他们往往会推迟引入新的自动化基础设施或限制升级规模。这种犹豫不决直接导致硬体采购量下降,因为企业会避免投资于他们无法有效操作和维修的技术。

劳动力短缺影响了业务连续性,并限制了现代控制解决方案的普及率。据美国全国製造商协会 (NAM) 称,约 65% 的製造企业领导者表示,「难以获得和留住熟练劳动力」是 2024 年第一季面临的主要管理挑战。持续的劳动力短缺迫使企业依赖现有的旧有系统,而不是升级到新的可程式逻辑控制器 (PLC),减缓了关键工业领域的整体市场成长。

市场趋势

人工智慧 (AI) 和机器学习 (ML) 在控制逻辑中的应用正迅速从理论概念发展成为现代工业自动化的核心运作需求。与依赖静态、基于规则指令的传统控制器不同,支援 AI 的 PLC 可以执行自适应演算法,即时优化製程迴路,并在异常情况导致停机之前进行预测。这种整合使得生成式和因果式 AI 模型能够直接部署到控制层,使系统能够自主修正低效率环节,并加速复杂製造流程的逻辑产生。这项技术变革的势头在近期的投资趋势中显而易见。根据罗克韦尔自动化于 2025 年 6 月发布的第十份年度智慧製造报告,投资于生成式和因果式 AI 技术的製造企业数量同比增长 12%,这表明企业正明显转向自主控制策略。

同时,市场正经历着向软体定义和虚拟PLC架构的根本性转变,摆脱了对专用控制软体硬体的限制。这一趋势正推动控制工作负载迁移到通用工业边缘伺服器和独立于云端的平台,从而基于IEC 61499等标准实现扩充性和互通性。控制器虚拟化使製造商能够远端更新逻辑,降低供应链对特定硬体组件的依赖,并将DevOps等基于IT的开发方法整合到操作技术环境中。领先的自动化供应商透过转向这些数位化解决方案而取得财务成功,这一事实凸显了这种架构转型的可行性。西门子股份公司在2025年11月公布的2025财年财务业绩中报告称,净利润为104亿欧元,同比增长16%,这主要得益于其工业软体和数位产品部门的显着增长。

目录

第一章概述

第二章:调查方法

第三章执行摘要

第四章:客户心声

第五章:全球可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
    • 按金额
  • 市占率及预测
    • 按类型(模组化PLC、紧凑型PLC、机架式PLC)
    • 按行业划分(汽车、化学和石化、造纸和纸浆、能源和公共产业、食品和饮料、石油和天然气、其他)
    • 按地区
    • 按公司(2025 年)
  • 市场地图

第六章:北美可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 北美洲:国别分析
    • 我们
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥

第七章:欧洲可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 欧洲:国别分析
    • 德国
    • 法国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 西班牙

第八章:亚太地区可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 亚太地区:国别分析
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 日本
    • 韩国
    • 澳洲

第九章:中东和非洲可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 中东与非洲:国别分析
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 南非

第十章:南美洲可程式逻辑控制器市场展望

  • 市场规模及预测
  • 市占率及预测
  • 南美洲:国别分析
    • 巴西
    • 哥伦比亚
    • 阿根廷

第十一章 市场动态

  • 促进因素
  • 任务

第十二章 市场趋势与发展

  • 併购
  • 产品发布
  • 近期趋势

第十三章:全球可程式逻辑控制器市场:SWOT分析

第十四章:波特五力分析

  • 产业竞争
  • 新进入者的潜力
  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 顾客权力
  • 替代品的威胁

第十五章 竞争格局

  • ABB Ltd
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Rockwell Automation Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Omron Corporation
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Emerson Electric Co.

第十六章 策略建议

第十七章:关于研究公司及免责声明

简介目录
Product Code: 24226

The Global Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market is projected to expand from USD 14.74 billion in 2025 to USD 19.89 billion by 2031, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.12%. PLCs serve as ruggedized industrial digital computers designed to monitor input devices and manage output mechanisms through custom programs, thereby facilitating the automation of electromechanical processes. Market growth is primarily fueled by the rising demand for industrial automation within the energy and automotive sectors, alongside a critical drive for operational efficiency to lower manufacturing costs. These core drivers are distinct from mere technological trends, as they address the fundamental necessity for reliable control infrastructure rather than just auxiliary digital capabilities.

Market Overview
Forecast Period2027-2031
Market Size 2025USD 14.74 Billion
Market Size 2031USD 19.89 Billion
CAGR 2026-20315.12%
Fastest Growing SegmentModular PLC
Largest MarketNorth America

According to VDMA Robotics and Automation, sales in the German robotics and automation sector were forecast to reach 16.5 billion euros in 2024, largely supported by international demand. Despite this positive industrial momentum, the market faces a significant hurdle regarding the shortage of a skilled workforce qualified to program and maintain these increasingly intricate control systems. This labor gap poses a threat to market expansion, particularly by restricting the pace of adoption in developing regions where technical expertise may be less accessible.

Market Driver

The accelerating integration of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives is fundamentally transforming the programmable logic controller landscape by shifting focus from isolated machine control to interconnected industrial ecosystems. Modern production environments now demand controllers capable of processing intricate logic while simultaneously managing massive data streams for edge analytics and cloud integration. This transition forces manufacturers to invest heavily in advanced control systems that support open protocols and cybersecurity mandates, creating a continuous cycle of hardware replacement and upgrades. According to Rockwell Automation's '9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report' from March 2024, 95% of manufacturers are currently utilizing or evaluating smart manufacturing technology, highlighting the urgent need for modern PLCs capable of supporting these digital transformation strategies.

Demand is further amplified by the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle and automotive manufacturing sectors, where legacy assembly lines are being aggressively retooled for electrification. Automotive producers are utilizing high-performance modular controllers to manage battery assembly and electric drivetrain production with extreme precision and speed. As noted in the International Energy Agency's 'Global EV Outlook 2024' released in April 2024, electric car sales are expected to reach approximately 17 million in 2024, a production volume that necessitates extensive scaling of automated infrastructure. The financial scale of this demand is evident in the performance of major industry players; for instance, Siemens AG reported third-quarter revenue of 4.9 billion euros in its Digital Industries segment in 2024, reflecting sustained capital expenditure on industrial automation technologies.

Market Challenge

The shortage of a skilled workforce capable of programming and maintaining complex control systems presents a substantial barrier to the growth of the programmable logic controller market. As industrial automation becomes more deeply integrated, the need for technicians with specialized knowledge in PLC architecture and logic design increases. When manufacturers cannot find qualified personnel to manage these systems, they often postpone the implementation of new automation infrastructure or limit the scale of their upgrades. This hesitation leads to a direct reduction in hardware procurement volumes, as companies avoid investing in technology they cannot effectively operate or repair.

This labor shortage impacts operational continuity and restricts the adoption rate of modern control solutions. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, approximately 65 percent of manufacturing leaders cited the inability to attract and retain a quality workforce as a primary business challenge during the first quarter of 2024. This persistent lack of available talent forces organizations to rely on existing legacy systems rather than upgrading to new programmable logic controllers, thereby slowing overall market expansion in key industrial sectors.

Market Trends

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning within control logic is rapidly evolving from a theoretical concept to a core operational requirement for modern industrial automation. Unlike traditional controllers that rely on static, rule-based instructions, AI-enabled PLCs can execute adaptive algorithms that optimize process loops in real-time and predict anomalies before they cause downtime. This integration allows for the deployment of generative and causal AI models directly at the control layer, enabling systems to autonomously correct inefficiencies and accelerate logic generation for complex manufacturing sequences. The momentum behind this technological shift is evident in recent investment patterns; according to Rockwell Automation's '10th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report' from June 2025, the number of manufacturing organizations investing in generative and causal AI technologies increased by 12 percent year-over-year, reflecting a decisive move toward autonomous control strategies.

Simultaneously, the market is experiencing a fundamental shift toward Software-Defined and Virtual PLC architectures, decoupling control software from proprietary hardware constraints. This trend is driving the migration of control workloads onto general-purpose industrial edge servers and cloud-agnostic platforms, facilitating greater scalability and interoperability under standards such as IEC 61499. By virtualizing the controller, manufacturers can update logic remotely, reduce supply chain dependency on specific hardware components, and integrate IT-based development practices like DevOps into the operational technology environment. The financial success of major automation vendors pivoting toward these digital solutions underscores the viability of this architectural transition; Siemens AG reported a net income of 10.4 billion euros in its fiscal year 2025 earnings release in November 2025, representing a 16 percent annual increase attributed largely to substantial growth in its industrial software and digital product segments.

Key Market Players

  • ABB Ltd
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • Schneider Electric SE
  • Rockwell Automation Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Omron Corporation
  • Panasonic Corporation
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Emerson Electric Co.

Report Scope

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

Programmable logic controller Market, By Type

  • Modular PLC
  • Compact PLC
  • Rack PLC

Programmable logic controller Market, By Industry

  • Automotive
  • Chemical & Petrochemical
  • Paper & Pulp
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Food & Beverages
  • Oil & Gas
  • Others

Programmable logic controller 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

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Table of Contents

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 Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Type (Modular PLC, Compact PLC, Rack PLC)
    • 5.2.2. By Industry (Automotive, Chemical & Petrochemical, Paper & Pulp, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverages, Oil & Gas, Others)
    • 5.2.3. By Region
    • 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
  • 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Type
    • 6.2.2. By Industry
    • 6.2.3. By Country
  • 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
    • 6.3.1. United States Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 6.3.1.2.2. By Industry
    • 6.3.2. Canada Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 6.3.2.2.2. By Industry
    • 6.3.3. Mexico Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 6.3.3.2.2. By Industry

7. Europe Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 7.1.1. By Value
  • 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 7.2.1. By Type
    • 7.2.2. By Industry
    • 7.2.3. By Country
  • 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
    • 7.3.1. Germany Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 7.3.1.2.2. By Industry
    • 7.3.2. France Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 7.3.2.2.2. By Industry
    • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 7.3.3.2.2. By Industry
    • 7.3.4. Italy Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 7.3.4.2.2. By Industry
    • 7.3.5. Spain Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 7.3.5.2.2. By Industry

8. Asia Pacific Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 8.1.1. By Value
  • 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 8.2.1. By Type
    • 8.2.2. By Industry
    • 8.2.3. By Country
  • 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
    • 8.3.1. China Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 8.3.1.2.2. By Industry
    • 8.3.2. India Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 8.3.2.2.2. By Industry
    • 8.3.3. Japan Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 8.3.3.2.2. By Industry
    • 8.3.4. South Korea Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 8.3.4.2.2. By Industry
    • 8.3.5. Australia Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 8.3.5.2.2. By Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 9.1.1. By Value
  • 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 9.2.1. By Type
    • 9.2.2. By Industry
    • 9.2.3. By Country
  • 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
    • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 9.3.1.2.2. By Industry
    • 9.3.2. UAE Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 9.3.2.2.2. By Industry
    • 9.3.3. South Africa Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 9.3.3.2.2. By Industry

10. South America Programmable logic controller Market Outlook

  • 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
    • 10.1.1. By Value
  • 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
    • 10.2.1. By Type
    • 10.2.2. By Industry
    • 10.2.3. By Country
  • 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
    • 10.3.1. Brazil Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 10.3.1.2.2. By Industry
    • 10.3.2. Colombia Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 10.3.2.2.2. By Industry
    • 10.3.3. Argentina Programmable logic controller 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 Type
        • 10.3.3.2.2. By Industry

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 Programmable logic controller 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. ABB Ltd
    • 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. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • 15.3. Schneider Electric SE
  • 15.4. Rockwell Automation Inc.
  • 15.5. Siemens AG
  • 15.6. Honeywell International Inc.
  • 15.7. Omron Corporation
  • 15.8. Panasonic Corporation
  • 15.9. Robert Bosch GmbH
  • 15.10. Emerson Electric Co.

16. Strategic Recommendations

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