The Global Process Instrumentation Market was valued at USD 18.8 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% to reach USD 26.7 billion by 2035.
The growth of Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies is driving demand for advanced sensors, transmitters, and process control systems that provide precise measurement and monitoring across manufacturing operations. Industries are focusing on improving operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, prompting higher investment in instrumentation technologies. Key sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and general manufacturing are increasingly integrating automation to optimize resource usage, reduce human error, and enhance productivity. Real-time monitoring, interoperability, and digital communication are critical for smart factories, creating a growing need for connected and intelligent process instruments that support predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and overall performance improvement. The emphasis on connected and automated instrumentation is shaping future adoption trends across global industrial operations.
The pressure instruments segment captured 19.2% share in 2025. This segment leads the market due to its critical applications in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment, where accurate measurement and reliable monitoring of pressure in pipes, reactors, and vessels are essential. Rising adoption of industrial automation and smart factory solutions ensures that pressure instruments remain central to maintaining safety, precision, and operational efficiency in industrial plants worldwide.
The PLC segment generated USD 6.2 billion in 2025. PLCs continue to hold a significant share of the market because of their integral role in automating industrial processes. By enabling real-time control and monitoring, PLCs improve operational efficiency, precision, and safety across industries, including manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and wastewater treatment.
North America Process Instrumentation Market held a 30.8% share in 2025. The region’s growth is fueled by the rapid adoption of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions. Demand for precise process monitoring and control in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and water treatment further strengthens the market in this region, supported by a well-established industrial base and high investment in technology-driven solutions.
Key participants in the Global Process Instrumentation Market include Schneider Electric SE, Rockwell Automation, ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, Endress+Hauser Group, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., SICK AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., VEGA Grieshaber KG, OMEGA Engineering Inc., KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, NUVISION, and Excel Instruments. Companies in the process instrumentation market focus on innovation, digitalization, and strategic partnerships to expand their market presence. They invest heavily in R&D to develop intelligent and connected sensors, transmitters, and controllers that meet Industry 4.0 and smart factory requirements. Strategic collaborations with industrial integrators, technology partners, and system providers help widen distribution channels and enable faster adoption of advanced instrumentation solutions. Companies also focus on regional expansion, providing localized support, training, and after-sales service to strengthen client relationships.
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The growth of Industry 4.0 and smart factory technologies is driving demand for advanced sensors, transmitters, and process control systems that provide precise measurement and monitoring across manufacturing operations. Industries are focusing on improving operational efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance, prompting higher investment in instrumentation technologies. Key sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and general manufacturing are increasingly integrating automation to optimize resource usage, reduce human error, and enhance productivity. Real-time monitoring, interoperability, and digital communication are critical for smart factories, creating a growing need for connected and intelligent process instruments that support predictive maintenance, operational optimization, and overall performance improvement. The emphasis on connected and automated instrumentation is shaping future adoption trends across global industrial operations.
The pressure instruments segment captured 19.2% share in 2025. This segment leads the market due to its critical applications in oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and water treatment, where accurate measurement and reliable monitoring of pressure in pipes, reactors, and vessels are essential. Rising adoption of industrial automation and smart factory solutions ensures that pressure instruments remain central to maintaining safety, precision, and operational efficiency in industrial plants worldwide.
The PLC segment generated USD 6.2 billion in 2025. PLCs continue to hold a significant share of the market because of their integral role in automating industrial processes. By enabling real-time control and monitoring, PLCs improve operational efficiency, precision, and safety across industries, including manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and wastewater treatment.
North America Process Instrumentation Market held a 30.8% share in 2025. The region’s growth is fueled by the rapid adoption of industrial automation and smart manufacturing solutions. Demand for precise process monitoring and control in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, power, and water treatment further strengthens the market in this region, supported by a well-established industrial base and high investment in technology-driven solutions.
Key participants in the Global Process Instrumentation Market include Schneider Electric SE, Rockwell Automation, ABB Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, Endress+Hauser Group, Yokogawa Electric Corporation, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd., SICK AG, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., VEGA Grieshaber KG, OMEGA Engineering Inc., KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, NUVISION, and Excel Instruments. Companies in the process instrumentation market focus on innovation, digitalization, and strategic partnerships to expand their market presence. They invest heavily in R&D to develop intelligent and connected sensors, transmitters, and controllers that meet Industry 4.0 and smart factory requirements. Strategic collaborations with industrial integrators, technology partners, and system providers help widen distribution channels and enable faster adoption of advanced instrumentation solutions. Companies also focus on regional expansion, providing localized support, training, and after-sales service to strengthen client relationships.
Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast
- Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
- Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
- Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
- In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2025
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Type of Instrument, 2022-2035 (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Technology, 2022-2035 (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, by End Use, 2022-2035 (USD Million)
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2022-2035 (USD Million)
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Process Instrumentation market report include:- ABB Ltd.
- Emerson Electric Co.
- Endress+Hauser Group
- Excel Instruments
- Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
- Honeywell International Inc.
- KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH
- NUVISION
- OMEGA Engineering Inc.
- Pepperl+Fuchs AG
- Rockwell Automation
- Schneider Electric SE
- SICK AG
- Siemens AG
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
- VEGA Grieshaber KG
- Yokogawa Electric Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 160 |
| Published | January 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2035 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 18.8 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 26.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 3.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 18 |
