Industrial controls market seen reaching $182.31 billion by 2030

The industrial controls market is projected to grow from $148.6 billion in 2025 to $182.31 billion by 2030, driven by manufacturing automation, digital transformation and connected industrial systems. Asia-Pacific held the largest regional share in 2025, while the report also highlights new forecasting tools and broader market coverage. Why it matters: - Industrial controls support efficiency, safety and real-time monitoring across manufacturing and other industrial processes. - Rising automation demand means control systems are becoming more central to productivity, quality and uptime in industrial operations. - The forecast signals continued spending on software and hardware that link factories, infrastructure and electric mobility systems. What happened: - The Business Research Company released an industrial controls market outlook with estimates through 2030. - The market is projected to rise from $148.6 billion in 2025 to $153.95 billion in 2026. - The report puts the market at $182.31 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 3.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 4.3% CAGR over the longer forecast period. - The release includes a free sample report and a full report link: download the sample report and view the full report . The details: - Historical growth has been driven by industrial automation, higher manufacturing productivity, early adoption of SCADA and DCS systems, stronger safety requirements and expansion in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. - Forecast growth is expected to come from connected industrial ecosystems, cloud-based control platforms, digital transformation spending, sustainable manufacturing and electric mobility infrastructure. - Industrial controls include systems and technologies that monitor and regulate industrial processes. - These systems provide real-time data monitoring and automated operations that help streamline workflows and reduce downtime. - The report cites manufacturing expansion as a key demand driver because rising consumer purchasing power and population growth support higher output needs. - Recent manufacturing data also points to support for the market. - The Federal Reserve System reported a 0.2% increase in manufacturing output in August 2025 after a slight July decline. - Motor vehicle and parts production rose 2.6% in the same month. - The report adds new 2026 features including market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics, key technologies and future trend analysis, plus updated graphics and tables. Between the lines: - The forecast suggests industrial controls are shifting from a factory-floor automation category to a broader digital infrastructure play. - Cloud control platforms and connected systems point to stronger demand for software-enabled, data-rich industrial operations. - The manufacturing data cited in the report reinforces the idea that industrial output trends still track closely with controls spending. - The added analytics tools suggest buyers want more scenario planning and easier comparison of market opportunities. What’s next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2030 as industries modernize and digitize operations. - Demand should remain tied to manufacturing activity, automation upgrades and industrial software adoption. - Regional competition may intensify as Asia-Pacific holds the largest share and other major regions continue industrial investment. - The Business Research Company is also promoting broader access to its market intelligence platform and updated report suite.