Industrial Communication Market Report 2026

The industrial communication market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.38 billion in 2025 to $28.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of programmable logic controllers, industrial automation growth in manufacturing, development of fieldbus communication, demand for process optimization, expansion of industrial ethernet networks.

The industrial communication market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI in industrial communication, rise of wireless industrial networks, implementation of edge computing, demand for predictive maintenance solutions, expansion of smart factories and connected devices. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time industrial data monitoring, low-latency communication networks, secure industrial communication protocols, predictive maintenance & analytics, edge computing for industrial automation.

The rising adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to drive growth in the industrial communication market. The IoT is a network of physical devices equipped with sensors, software, and connectivity technologies that collect, exchange, and act on data over the internet or other networks without direct human intervention. IoT adoption is increasing due to enhanced connectivity, which enables real-time automation and smarter decision-making. Industrial communication benefits from IoT as connected devices generate large volumes of data that require fast, reliable networks for seamless connectivity, efficient data sharing, and synchronized industrial operations. For example, in July 2025, the European Commission reported that the number of IoT-connected devices is projected to grow at 7% annually, rising from over 40 billion in 2023 to 49 billion by 2026.

Companies in the industrial communication market are focusing on AI-driven service sensing integration to improve network efficiency, automation, and real-time data exchange across industrial operations. AI-driven service sensing integration uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze, predict, and optimize service demands in real time, enabling intelligent and automated network management. In March 2025, Huawei Technologies launched Enterprise Network Solution 5.2, which integrates AI-driven automation with ultra-low latency 5G connectivity. The platform uses intelligent algorithms, coordinated scheduling, and AI-based analytics to create efficient, reliable, and resilient industrial networks.

In May 2024, Amphenol Corporation, a US-based electronics manufacturer, acquired Carlisle Interconnect Technologies for $2.025 billion. This acquisition strengthens Amphenol’s ability to provide reliable interconnect solutions for industrial communication, meeting the needs of commercial air, defense, and industrial sectors. Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is a US-based provider of industrial communication hardware.

Major companies operating in the industrial communication market are Siemens AG, GE Grid Solutions LLC, Cisco Systems Inc., Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Asea Brown Boveri, Texas Instruments Incorporated, TE Connectivity, Infineon Technologies AG, Emerson Electric Co, Rockwell Automation, Omron Corporation, FANUC America Corporation, Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, Belden Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., SICK AG, NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORP, ifm electronic gmbh, HMS Networks, Moxa Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have affected the industrial communication market by increasing the cost of importing critical hardware components like routers, switches, and controllers, disrupting supply chains across regions. The automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing segments in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most impacted due to high dependence on imported technology. While tariffs have raised production costs, they have also encouraged local manufacturing initiatives and investment in domestic innovation, allowing companies to develop more cost-efficient and self-reliant industrial communication solutions.

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Industrial communication encompasses the technologies and systems that allow machines, devices, and control units to exchange data reliably and in real time within industrial settings. It provides low-latency, accurate communication that supports automation, monitoring, and overall operational effectiveness. These networks are essential for maintaining safety, streamlining processes, and boosting productivity in complex industrial environments.

The primary elements of industrial communication include software, hardware, and services. Software consists of applications and programs that manage and control communication networks within industrial operations. Common communication protocols include fieldbus, industrial Ethernet, and wireless technologies. Control mechanisms include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and others. Functional levels range from device or field level to control level and operational or supervisory level. Industrial communication is applied across various sectors, including automotive, transportation, electronics, aerospace, defense, oil and gas, food and beverages, energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.North America was the largest region in the industrial communication market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial communication market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial communication market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial communication market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network design and consulting, system integration, network monitoring, and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The industrial communication market also includes sales of networking hardware, industrial switches, and protocol converters. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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