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Automation and Control Market in the Philippines
Frost & Sullivan, April 2011, Pages: 135
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Automation and Control Market in the Philippines provides an introduction to the market, with an overview of the competition, end users and the trends. The study focuses on various automation products and covers a wide range of end users in both the process and discrete industries. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following end-user markets: oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, electronics and semiconductors and others.
This study covers the automation technologies in use in the Philippines. The technologies discussed are PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES. An attempt has been made to understand the end-users and the applications of various systems in their respective industries. Major participants and their market shares have also been identified in each of the product segments discussed. The study also discusses the challenges faced by the industry as well as the market drivers and restraints affecting the growth.
Market Overview
Key Industries in the Philippines Play a Pivotal Role in Developing Automation and Control Market in the Country
Liberalisation and other government initiatives to improve trade are making the Philippines more attractive for both domestic and foreign investments. Several key industries including power, oil and gas in the country are automated and as the incomes and lifestyle of the people improve, the automation and control market has opportunities to expand. The country has one of the highest population growth rates in the world and that is likely to benefit industries such as food and beverage and oil and gas. These industries are expected to grow in order to meet the needs of the rising population.
Further, the market is in a developing phase and is not as competitive as that in other Southeast Asian countries. However, the Philippines needs to address several deficiencies such as lack of infrastructure as well as scarcity of qualified professionals in the field of science and technology before it can become a major contributor to the automation market in this region.
Uptake of Automation Solutions also Expected to Grow to Meet the Needs of the Burgeoning Population
Much of the automation market in the country is dominated by foreign participants. The corruption level in the country is high and the problem is further compounded by the lack of industries. A few industries that are present include light manufacturing, public utility and mining, but these are dependent on imported equipment and raw materials. “Though major multinationals hold a major share of the Philippines automation market, technology transfer is very low,” notes the analyst of this research service. “This means that local companies cannot compete with the bigger participants in terms of price and developing newer technologies, among other factors.”
This inhibits the growth of local organisations, which cannot grow without foreign support. Weak investor confidence has led to a decline in foreign direct investments (FDIs). The Government has also been ineffective in addressing market failures. Further, the system of governance has deterred foreign investment. However, this cannot be cited as a factor because investors in the Philippines have access to foreign financing through financial markets that are at various stages of development.
Going forward, a lot will depend on the government and the private organizations in developing capital, human resources and infrastructure. “There is a need for automation to improve despite the current scenario in the country,” says the analyst. “Industrial automation is likely to witness explosive growth with newer technologies being introduced rapidly.” The mining industry has great potential in the Philippines, which possesses significant reserves of chromite, nickel, and copper. Recent natural gas discoveries off the islands of Palawan add to the country’s substantial geothermal, hydro and coal and oil energy reserves.
In terms of labour and employment creation, the country’s economy must be capable of creating high-quality sustainable jobs across various sectors. However, the country is not an ideal destination for foreign companies, as it is still considered as a developing country that needs several reforms.
Market Sectors
Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:
- Power
- Oil and gas
- Chemical and petrochemical
- Food and beverage
- Pharmaceutical
- Electronics and semiconductors
- Water and wastewater
- Others – automotive, paper and pulp
Technologies
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Programmable logic controllers
- Supervisory control and data acquisition
- Distributed control systems
- Human machine interface
- Manufacturing execution systems
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