Sparkplug B Edge Node Market Report 2026

The sparkplug B edge node market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.66 billion in 2025 to $1.98 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of mqtt in industrial automation, growing need for real-time data interoperability, rising deployment of edge gateways in factories, expansion of industrial internet of things projects, increasing modernization of supervisory control systems.

The sparkplug B edge node market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.0 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing deployment of cloud-based industrial platforms, growing adoption of state-aware industrial messaging, rising investments in smart energy and utility infrastructure, expansion of connected transportation and smart building systems, increasing focus on predictive maintenance analytics. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in sparkplug b-enabled edge hardware, innovations in mqtt-based interoperable communication systems, developments in unified ot-it convergence platforms, increasing research and development in industrial edge analytics, growth of cloud-native data orchestration technologies.

The growing adoption of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) is expected to drive the growth of the sparkplug B edge node market in the coming years. Industrial internet of things (IIoT) refers to the network of interconnected industrial devices and the lightweight messaging protocols that enable real-time data exchange and automation. The push for digital transformation in manufacturing and utilities is fueling IIoT and MQTT adoption, as organizations seek scalable solutions to connect legacy equipment with modern cloud platforms. Sparkplug B edge nodes support IIoT by standardizing data payloads and topic structures, ensuring seamless interoperability and state awareness across diverse industrial assets. For instance, in March 2025, according to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), a UK-based mobile industry organization, there will be 13.8 billion IIoT connections globally by 2025, with Greater China accounting for approximately 4.1 billion, representing roughly one third of the global market. Therefore, the increasing adoption of IIoT is driving the growth of the sparkplug B edge node market.

The expansion of smart manufacturing and automation is also expected to propel the growth of the sparkplug B edge node market going forward. Smart manufacturing and automation involve integrating advanced technologies such as IoT, robotics, AI, and edge computing into production processes to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enable real-time monitoring and control. The growth of smart manufacturing is driven by rising demand for operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and seamless data connectivity across production lines. Sparkplug B edge nodes support smart manufacturing and automation by providing a standardized, lightweight protocol for real-time communication between industrial devices, machines, and cloud platforms, facilitating reliable data exchange, faster decision-making, and enhanced process automation. For instance, in September 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based industry association, China recorded 2,027,000 industrial robots operating in factories in 2024, compared to just over 1,890,000 units in 2023, with annual installations reaching 295,000 units, up 7% from the previous year. Therefore, the expansion of smart manufacturing and automation is contributing to the growth of the sparkplug B edge node market.

Major companies in the sparkplug B edge node market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as vendor-neutral standards for machine-to-machine communication, to simplify integration, improve interoperability, and enable real-time data exchange between industrial devices and enterprise applications. Vendor-neutral machine-to-machine communication refers to the capability of machines, devices, or systems from different manufacturers to exchange data and operate together seamlessly without being restricted to a single vendor’s proprietary hardware, software, or protocols. For instance, in May 2023, Litmus Software Inc., a US-based industrial IoT solutions provider, launched Litmus Edge Sparkplug Edge Node, a software solution that allows a Litmus Edge instance to function as a Sparkplug Edge Node. The platform supports the Sparkplug specification, providing simplified integration, greater flexibility across vendor platforms, and reduced operational costs by enabling seamless communication between connected devices and applications. This advancement underscores the growing focus on delivering interoperable, standardized, and cost-effective edge solutions that empower enterprises to modernize operations, achieve real-time visibility, and streamline industrial connectivity.

Major companies operating in the sparkplug b edge node market are Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG, HMS Networks, Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Advantech Co. Ltd., Digi International Inc., Moxa Inc., Inductive Automation LLC, Opto 22 Inc., Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation mbH, Softing Industrial Automation GmbH, EMQ Technologies Co. Ltd., HiveMQ GmbH, AVEVA Group plc, B+B SmartWorx Inc., Cirrus Link Solutions LLC, Canary Labs, Kepware Technologies Inc., WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH & Co. KG.

North America was the largest region in the sparkplug B edge node market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the sparkplug b edge node market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sparkplug b edge node market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 impacted the sparkplug B edge node market by increasing costs of industrial sensors, communication modules, and ruggedized hardware components. Manufacturing and energy segments in asia-pacific and north america are most affected due to dependence on imported electronics. These cost pressures have slowed some edge deployment projects. However, tariffs are encouraging local hardware assembly, software-centric architectures, and modular edge designs.

A Sparkplug B edge node is a computing or sensor device that transmits real-time industrial data to MQTT networks using the Sparkplug B specification, ensuring structured, interoperable, and state-aware communication. It functions as a standardized data producer, enabling reliable, bi-directional exchange between field equipment and enterprise or control-level applications. These nodes facilitate seamless integration, reduce data ambiguity, and enhance efficiency in modern industrial automation environments.

The primary components of a Sparkplug B edge node include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer or electronic system, such as processors, memory devices, and peripheral equipment. Deployment modes include on-premises and cloud-based setups. Functional roles encompass data collection and sensor integration, edge processing and low-latency computation, machine-to-machine communication, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and control system integration, data normalization and structuring, and state and session management. These nodes are applied in industrial automation, energy and utilities, transportation, smart buildings, and oil and gas, and are utilized by end users including manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, information technology (IT), and telecommunications.

The sparkplug B edge node market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as mqtt deployment services, data provisioning services, remote monitoring services, firmware configuration services, interoperability testing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The sparkplug B edge node market also includes sales of industrial sensor, communication module, power supply unit, rugged enclosure, network switch. 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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