Middle East and Africa Process Automation Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Middle East and Africa process automation market reached a value of approximately USD 17.12 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.10% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of around USD 28.15 Billion by 2034.

Middle East and Africa Process Automation Market Growth

Technological developments are transforming the industrial manufacturing sector of the region. The adoption of technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence, often known as industry 4.0, is making the sector more interconnected, automated, and data driven. Moreover, the strategic location of MEA between Europe, Asia, and Africa of the GCC region is making it one of the most important hubs for manufacturing on a global scale.

The UAE Ministry of Finance is increasing the adoption of robotic process automation (RPA). The Ministry has automated 63 processes and subprocesses to date, stating a 95% reduction in errors and a 65% reduction in average handling time. In phase three of incorporating RPA, the ministry aims to reduce average handling time by 10% with error reduction across all bot-handled processes by 98%.

As per industry reports, about 95% of the electricity generated in the region comes from oil and gas, which is considered the highest on a global level. The abundant availability of oil and gas and the presence of advanced technologies for extraction and processing is catering to the growth of the sector. By 2028, the GCC oil and gas sector is anticipated to receive a significant investment of D 15 billion in AI and automation, further contributing to the growth of market for process automation in Middle East and Africa.

Middle East and Africa Process Automation Industry Segmentation

Middle East and Africa 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 Country

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Nigeria
• South Africa
• Others

Middle East and Africa Process Automation Market Share

In 2022, the mining sector contributed to R 202.6 billion to the GDP of South Africa. The mining sector is a key component of the country's economy. Automation is being increasingly incorporated into the mining sector, decreasing the lead time on manufacturing and production, and improving the efficiency of delivery.

Leading Companies in Middle East and Africa Process Automation Market

Market players are leveraging advanced technologies like robotics, wireless technologies, driverless vehicles, and industry 4.0 investments to drive automation across various industries

• Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
• Eaton Corporation Plc
• Siemens AG
• Schneider Electric SE
• ABB Ltd.
• Delta Electronics, Inc.
• Fuji Electric Co Ltd
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Yokogawa Electric Corp.
• Others