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可程式邏輯控制器市場 - 全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會、預測：按類型、產業、地區和競爭格局分類，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

出版日期: 2026年01月19日 | 出版商:

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簡介目錄

全球可程式邏輯控制器 (PLC) 市場預計將從 2025 年的 147.4 億美元成長到 2031 年的 198.9 億美元，複合年成長率為 5.12%。

PLC（可程式邏輯控制器）是一種功能強大的工業數位電腦，旨在透過自訂程式監控輸入設備並管理輸出機制，從而實現電子機械過程的自動化。市場成長主要受能源和汽車產業對工業自動化日益成長的需求以及降低製造成本所需的營運效率提升的顯著驅動。這些核心促進因素滿足了對可靠控制基礎設施的根本需求，而不僅僅是輔助性的數位功能，也不同於單純的技術趨勢。

市場概覽
預測期	2027-2031
市場規模：2025年	147.4億美元
市場規模：2031年	198.9億美元
複合年成長率：2026-2031年	5.12%
成長最快的細分市場	模組化PLC
最大的市場	北美洲

根據德國機械設備製造業聯合會（VDMA）的預測，在國際需求的推動下，德國機器人和自動化產業的銷售額預計將在2024年達到165億歐元。儘管產業發展勢頭強勁，但市場仍面臨一項重大挑戰：缺乏能夠編程和維護日益複雜的控制系統的熟練勞動力。這種勞動力短缺威脅市場擴張，尤其是在技術專長匱乏的發展中地區，會限制科技的普及速度。

市場促進因素

工業4.0和智慧製造舉措的加速融合正在從根本上改變可程式設計邏輯控制器（PLC）的領域。其關注點正從孤立的機器控制轉向互聯的工業生態系統。現代生產環境需要能夠處理複雜邏輯並同時管理海量資料流以進行邊緣分析和雲端整合的控制器。這種轉變迫使製造商在支援開放通訊協定和網路安全要求的先進控制系統上投入巨資，從而形成持續的硬體更新和升級循環。根據羅克韋爾自動化於2024年3月發布的第九份年度智慧製造報告，95%的製造商目前正在實施或評估智慧製造技術，凸顯了現代PLC支援這些數位轉型策略的迫切需求。

電動車和汽車製造業的快速擴張進一步放大了這項需求。傳統的組裝正在積極進行電氣化改造，汽車製造商正利用高性能模組化控制器，以極高的精度和速度管理電池組裝和電動動力傳動系統生產。正如國際能源總署（IEA）在2024年4月發布的《2024年全球電動車展望》中所述，預計到2024年，電動車銷量將達到約1700萬輛，而自動化基礎設施的大幅擴展對於實現如此規模的生產至關重要。主要產業參與者的表現也印證了這項需求的經濟規模。例如，西門子公司2024年第三季在其數位化工業部門的收入為49億歐元，這反映出其對工業自動化技術的持續資本投資。

市場挑戰

缺乏能夠編程和維護複雜控制系統的熟練勞動力是可程式邏輯控制器 (PLC) 市場成長的主要障礙。隨著工業自動化整合度的加深，對具備 PLC 架構和邏輯設計專業知識的工程師的需求日益成長。當製造商找不到合格人員來管理這些系統時，他們往往會推遲引入新的自動化基礎設施或限制升級規模。這種猶豫不決直接導致硬體採購量下降，因為企業會避免投資於他們無法有效操作和維修的技術。

勞動力短缺影響了業務連續性，並限制了現代控制解決方案的普及率。據美國全國製造商協會 (NAM) 稱，約 65% 的製造企業領導者表示，「難以獲得和留住熟練勞動力」是 2024 年第一季面臨的主要管理挑戰。持續的勞動力短缺迫使企業依賴現有的舊有系統，而不是升級到新的可程式邏輯控制器 (PLC)，減緩了關鍵工業領域的整體市場成長。

市場趨勢

人工智慧 (AI) 和機器學習 (ML) 在控制邏輯中的應用正迅速從理論概念發展成為現代工業自動化的核心運作需求。與依賴靜態、基於規則指令的傳統控制器不同，支援 AI 的 PLC 可以執行自適應演算法，即時最佳化製程迴路，並在異常情況導致停機之前進行預測。這種整合使得生成式和因果式 AI 模型能夠直接部署到控制層，使系統能夠自主修正低效率環節，並加速複雜製造流程的邏輯產生。這項技術變革的勢頭在近期的投資趨勢中顯而易見。根據羅克韋爾自動化於 2025 年 6 月發布的第十份年度智慧製造報告，投資於生成式和因果式 AI 技術的製造企業數量同比成長 12%，這表明企業正明顯轉向自主控制策略。

同時，市場正經歷著向軟體定義和虛擬PLC架構的根本性轉變，擺脫了對專用控制軟體硬體的限制。這一趨勢正推動控制工作負載遷移到通用工業邊緣伺服器和獨立於雲端的平台，從而基於IEC 61499等標準實現擴充性和互通性。控制器虛擬化使製造商能夠遠端更新邏輯，降低供應鏈對特定硬體組件的依賴，並將DevOps等基於IT的開發方法整合到操作技術環境中。領先的自動化供應商透過轉向這些數位化解決方案而取得財務成功，這一事實凸顯了這種架構轉型的可行性。西門子股份公司在2025年11月公佈的2025會計年度財務業績中報告稱，淨利潤為104億歐元，同比成長16%，這主要得益於其工業軟體和數位產品部門的顯著成長。

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 Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 14.74 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 19.89 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.12%
Fastest Growing Segment	Modular PLC
Largest Market	North 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

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Programmable logic controller Market.

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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.