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United Kingdom Process Automation Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Market Report I 2025-06-06 I 123 Pages I EMR Inc.

The United Kingdom process automation market reached approximately USD 6.72 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.10% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 12.15 Billion by 2034.

United Kingdom Process Automation Market Growth Rate

The United Kingdom is at the forefront of advancements in technology such as automation. The UK has the presence of well-established engineering sector and a highly skilled workforce. Automation of industrial processes has led to the streamlining of processes, reduced costs, and improved quality of their products. In 2022, robot installations increased by 3% in the United Kingdom. The presence of favourable government initiatives to support manufacturers in introducing technology, such as robotics and other automation tools is leading to the process automation market development in the region.

The chemicals and pharmaceutical sector stood as the second largest manufacturing sector with more than GBP 54 billion exports and GBP 30.7 billion of value added to the UK economy. In 2020, and 2021, the chemical sector's output increased by 5.3% and 3.7%, respectively. The growing investments in the development of the chemical sector are propelling the adoption of process automation for improved productivity, further resulting in the growth of the market.

The manufacturing sector in Wales is witnessing significant transformation, with the presence of a wide range of tech-focused and tech-enabled manufacturing hubs. The drive to enhance factory automation capabilities, coupled with the need for more sustainable supply chains has led to numerous innovative initiatives across the sector, many of which have been developed through public private partnerships.

United Kingdom Process Automation Industry Segmentation

United Kingdom Process Automation Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by System Type

- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
- Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Machine Execution System (MES)
- Valves and Actuators
- Electric Motors
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Process Safety Systems
- Sensors and Transmitters
- Others

Market Breakup by Communication Protocol

- Wired Protocol
- Wireless Protocol

Market Breakup by Application

- Oil and Gas
- Chemicals and Mining
- Consumer Goods
- Pharma and Biotech
- Water and Wastewater
- Automotive
- Power
- Others

Market Breakup by Region

- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland

United Kingdom Process Automation Market Share

Based on application, the market is divided into oil and gas, chemicals and mining, consumer goods, pharma and biotech, water and wastewater, automotive, and power, among others. The automotive sector of the UK is anticipated to witness significant growth as a result of the growing demand for electric vehicles, passenger cars, and rapid technological improvements. The sector is expected to witness a growing integration of advanced automation technologies to enhance its operational efficiency and meet the evolving demands.

Leading Manufacturers in the United Kingdom Process Automation Market

Companies are rapidly expanding their offerings to cater to the significant rise in demand for industrial automation.

- Siemens AG

- Schneider Electric SE

- ABB Ltd

- Delta Electronics, Inc

- Rockwell Automation Inc

- Emerson Electric Co.

- Honeywell International Inc

- Mitsubishi Electric Corp

- Fuji Electric Co Ltd

- Yokogawa Electric Corp

- Others

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
1.3 Key Demand Drivers
1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
1.5 Industry Best Practices
1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
1.7 Industry Outlook
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
2.1 Market Trends
2.2 Key Verticals
2.3 Key Regions
2.4 Supplier Power
2.5 Buyer Power
2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
3 Economic Summary
3.1 GDP Outlook
3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
3.3 Inflation Trends
3.4 Democracy Index
3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
3.7 Population Outlook
3.8 Urbanisation Trends
4 Country Risk Profiles
4.1 Country Risk
4.2 Business Climate
5 Europe Process Automation Market Overview
5.1 Key Industry Highlights
5.2 Europe Process Automation Historical Market (2018-2024)
5.3 Europe Process Automation Market Forecast (2025-2034)
6 United Kingdom Process Automation Market Overview
6.1 Key Industry Highlights
6.2 United Kingdom Process Automation Historical Market (2018-2024)
6.3 United Kingdom Process Automation Market Forecast (2025-2034)
7 United Kingdom Process Automation Market by System Type
7.1 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.2 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.3 Distributed Control System (DCS)
7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.4 Machine Execution System (MES)
7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.5 Valves and Actuators
7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.6 Electric Motors
7.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.7 Human Machine Interface (HMI)
7.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.8 Process Safety Systems
7.8.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.8.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.9 Sensors and Transmitters
7.9.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
7.9.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
7.10 Others
8 United Kingdom Process Automation Market by Communication Protocol
8.1 Wired Protocol
8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
8.2 Wireless Protocol
8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9 United Kingdom Process Automation Market by Application
9.1 Oil and Gas
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.2 Chemicals and Mining
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.3 Consumer Goods
9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.4 Pharma and Biotech
9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.5 Water and Wastewater
9.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.6 Automotive
9.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.6.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.7 Power
9.7.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
9.7.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
9.8 Others
10 United Kingdom Process Automation Market by Region
10.1 England
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.2 Wales
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.3 Scotland
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
10.4 Northern Ireland
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
11 Market Dynamics
11.1 SWOT Analysis
11.1.1 Strengths
11.1.2 Weaknesses
11.1.3 Opportunities
11.1.4 Threats
11.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
11.2.1 Supplier's Power
11.2.2 Buyer's Power
11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
11.4 Key Indicators for Price
12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Supplier Selection
12.2 Key Global Players
12.3 Key Regional Players
12.4 Key Player Strategies
12.5 Company Profiles
12.5.1 Siemens AG
12.5.1.1 Company Overview
12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.1.4 Certifications
12.5.2 Schneider Electric SE
12.5.2.1 Company Overview
12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.2.4 Certifications
12.5.3 ABB Ltd.
12.5.3.1 Company Overview
12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.3.4 Certifications
12.5.4 Delta Electronics, Inc.
12.5.4.1 Company Overview
12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.4.4 Certifications
12.5.5 Rockwell Automation Inc.
12.5.5.1 Company Overview
12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.5.4 Certifications
12.5.6 Emerson Electric Co.
12.5.6.1 Company Overview
12.5.6.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.6.4 Certifications
12.5.7 Honeywell International Inc.
12.5.7.1 Company Overview
12.5.7.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.7.4 Certifications
12.5.8 Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
12.5.8.1 Company Overview
12.5.8.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.8.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.8.4 Certifications
12.5.9 Fuji Electric Co Ltd
12.5.9.1 Company Overview
12.5.9.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.9.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.9.4 Certifications
12.5.10 Yokogawa Electric Corp.
12.5.10.1 Company Overview
12.5.10.2 Product Portfolio
12.5.10.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
12.5.10.4 Certifications
12.5.11 Others

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