Advanced Process Control (APC) Market Size and Share - Outlook Report, Forecast Trends and Growth Analysis (2025-2034)

The global market for advanced process control (APC) reached a value of D 1.83 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 10.70% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of around USD 5.06 Billion by 2034, owing to the increasing demand in the end-user industries.

Asia Pacific to be Among the Significant Regional Markets for Advanced Process Control (APC)

Due to the increasing demand for advanced process control (APC) tools from various end-use industries, Asia Pacific is predicted to emerge as one of the leading regions in the APC market. The expansion of major industries such as paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in emerging nations such as India and China substantially impact the market's overall development. The country's increasing industrial and chemical industries are likely to provide significant growth prospects. Growing environmental consciousness among end-user sectors, and stringent legislative constraints, are driving the region's adoption of advanced process control systems. An increase in infrastructure construction, growing industrialisation, rising establishment of power plants, and high demand for energy-efficient production systems further adds to the growth of advanced process control (APC) market.

North America and Europe Expected to Grow at a Fast Pace

Europe is anticipated to be a significant region due to the high adoption of APC systems across the region's chemical, pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, and oil and gas sectors. Also, chemical manufacturers are investing considerably in enhancing and customising APC tools to optimise their operating processes.

The European market is followed by the North American market owing to the ongoing technological advancements such as automation in processing industries and the application of APC in hydraulics fracturing of shale gas formation. The extensive adoption rate in nuclear power plants and the semiconductor industry also contributes to the growth of advanced process control (APC) market in North America. The construction of new power plants, major semiconductor manufacturing industries, and the demand for industrial automation is likely to promote the North American APC systems.

Oil and Gas Sector to Lead the Market Growth

The oil and gas segment is expected to account for a significant market share in the advanced process control market. Higher adoption rates of automation and the critical nature of operations in the industry support the demand for APC. The expansion can be attributed to the fact that processing operations in the oil and gas industry are complex and require real-time regulation. Previously, complicated data related to multiple activities had to be computed manually, typically associated with various inaccuracies. To minimise these manual errors, the oil and gas sector has begun using advanced process controls and will most likely continue to be a prominent end-user of APC systems in the near future. Furthermore, changes in the industry's regulatory structure necessitate using APC systems.

Market Segmentations

Advanced process control (APC) is a model-based software that enhances quality while lowering energy usage in the manufacturing industry. It uses cutting-edge technology to produce an automated control system capable of improving process efficiency in various sectors, including manufacturing, refining, petrochemicals, mining, and food and beverage production.

Market Breakup by Type

• Model Predictive Control
• Advanced Regulatory Control
• Inferential, Sequential, and Compressor Control

Market Breakup by End-user Vertical

• Petrochemical
• Food and Beverage
• Energy and Power
• Oil and Gas
• Pharmaceutical
• Chemical
• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Growing Emphasis on End-Use Industries Propelling the Market Growth

The growing emphasis of end-use sectors such as petrochemical and nuclear power on process safety, improvement, and optimisation is expected to bolster the advanced process control (APC) market. Increased focus on technological advancements and growing demand for energy-efficient production processes are likely to strengthen the market growth. Growing industrialisation and rising awareness about the importance of regulatory compliance will further aggravate the market value. One of the major driving factors for the global advanced process control market is the increasing demand for automation solutions across various industries. Major industries are adopting automation solutions to aid their business model as efficient as possible. Many organisations choose APC software to improve the process with basic automation solutions. Schneider Electric, for example, announced the release of its Clipsal X series of devices in March 2021, which includes self-disinfecting antiviral and antibacterial switches. These switches use cutting-edge technology to provide maximum safety. However, the reluctance of the start-up companies to shift from traditional processes to advanced process controls owing to insufficient capital costs may dampen the market's growth rate.

Key Players in the Global Market for Advanced Process Control (APC)

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global advanced process control (APC) market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• ABB Ltd
• Emerson Electric Co.
• General Electric Company
• Schneider Electric SE
• Siemens AG
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.