Industry: Semiconductor & Electronics | Publish Date: 14-Oct-2025 | No of Pages: 158 | No. of Tables: 136 | No. of Figures: 81 | Format: PDF | Report Code : SE1006
The Africa Industrial Process Automation Market was valued at USD 687.2 million in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 817.4 million by 2025. Additionally, the industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory, reaching USD 1570.7 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 14.8% from 2025 to 2030.
The market is being propelled by the expansion of the oil and gas and pharmaceutical sectors, both of which demand advanced technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Automation solutions are becoming critical for managing complex energy operations and ensuring high-precision pharmaceutical production, positioning them as key enablers of growth. However, economic instability, marked by currency fluctuations, inflation, and political volatility, remains a significant barrier, discouraging investment and slowing adoption. Looking ahead, the integration of AI and ML offers substantial opportunities by enabling predictive maintenance, optimizing production, and driving innovation, further strengthening the market’s long-term growth potential.
The rapid growth of the oil and gas sector in Africa is a major catalyst for factory automation solutions adoption. Increasing complexities in energy exploration, production, and distribution require advanced automation solutions to ensure operational efficiency, cost reduction, and safety in remote and challenging environments. Automation technologies help minimize downtime and optimize performance across all stages of production, making them indispensable for sustaining productivity and reliability in the region’s energy landscape.
The expansion of the pharmaceutical sector further accelerates industrial process automation in Africa. Advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are enabling higher precision in manufacturing, real-time process monitoring, and strict compliance with global regulatory standards. With rising demand for pharmaceutical products, automation supports increased production volumes, improved efficiency, and consistent product quality, positioning it as a key enabler of growth within the sector.
Despite strong sectoral growth drivers, economic instability in Africa remains a significant barrier to the wider adoption of industrial process automation. Fluctuating currencies, inflation, and political volatility create an environment of uncertainty, discouraging local and foreign investment. These financial and political risks hinder long-term funding for automation projects, slowing the pace of market expansion and limiting opportunities for sustained technological advancement.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) presents a major opportunity for the industrial process automation market in Africa. These technologies enable predictive maintenance, streamline repetitive tasks, and optimize production with minimal human input. By improving efficiency, quality control, and decision-making, AI and ML drive greater productivity, precision, and innovation across industries.
The promising players operating in the market are Siemens AG, ABB Ltd, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation, Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Omron Corporation, Endress+Hauser AG, Valmet Oyj, GE Vernova, Bosch Rexroth AG, KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, and Danfoss, and others.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Hardware
Software
Services
Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Hardware
Software
Services
Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Hardware
Software
Services
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Hardware
Software
Services
Field Instruments
Industrial Robots
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Industrial PCs
Process Analyzers and Drives
Oil and Gas
Chemicals and Refining
Energy and Power
Pulp and Paper
Metals and Mining
Pharma
Cement & Glass
Others
Siemens AG
ABB Ltd
Schneider Electric SE
Honeywell International Inc.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Omron Corporation
Endress+Hauser AG
Valmet Oyj
GE Vernova
Bosch Rexroth AG
KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
Danfoss
Parameters |
Details |
Market Size Value in 2025 |
USD 817.4 million |
Revenue Forecast in 2030 |
USD 1570.7 million |
Value Growth Rate |
CAGR of 14.8%from 2025 to 2030 |
Analysis Period |
2024–2030 |
Base Year Considered |
2024 |
Forecast Period |
2025–2030 |
Market Size Estimation |
Million (USD) |
Growth Factors |
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Companies Profiled |
15 |
Market Share |
Available for 10 companies |
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