Germany Process Automation Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Germany Process Automation Market Size

The Germany process automation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.70% between 2024 and 2032.

Germany Process Automation Market Outlook

• As per industry reports, in 2020 and 2021, Germany was the fourth most automated country on a global scale.

• By 2025, it is projected that Germany will witness sales of more than 71,000 collaborative robots (cobots) units.

• Germany has the presence of 371 industrial robots per 10,000 employees, making it the highest density level in the manufacturing industry in Europe and fourth globally.

Germany Process Automation Market Growth

Germany is among the five major markets for industrial robots and is a leader in industrial automation. The demand for automation and robotics is increasing due to the transformation of several sectors requiring innovative automation solutions.

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are gaining traction as they are capable of automating anything from a discrete process to an entire production line. Artificial intelligence has gained traction in Germany, and about 23% of the industrial companies in the country make use of AI according to the current industry 4.0 practices.

Additionally, the automotive sector is considered the backbone of Germany and is an industry leader. In 2023, about 4.12 million German vehicles were produced, an increase compared to 2022 at 3.4 million cars. The growing requirement for reducing the weight of vehicles, and safety in the automobile sector in Germany is calling for an increase in automation in automotive manufacturing units.

Germany Process Automation Industry Segmentation

Germany Process Automation Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 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

• North Rhine-Westphalia

• Bavaria

• Baden-Wurttemberg

Germany Process Automation Market Share

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), the most populous state in Germany is an industrial powerhouse, renowned for its robust manufacturing sector, innovative technology companies, and top-class research institutions. 38% of the crude steel produced in Germany is produced in NRW which is also a strategic location for the chemical sector in Germany. The increasing investment levels in the end-use sectors is contributing to the growth of the market for process automation in Germany.

Leading Companies in Germany Process Automation Market

Market players are focused on leveraging advanced technologies like AI and IoT to drive greater efficiency, productivity, and cost savings across manufacturing, automotive and other industries

• Robert Bosch GmbH

• Siemens AG

• Schneider Electric SE

• ABB Ltd.

• Delta Electronics, Inc.

• Eaton Corp. Plc

• Emerson Electric Co.

• Honeywell International Inc.

• Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

• Fuji Electric Co. Ltd

• Yokogawa Electric Corp.

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report