Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Report is Segmented by Component (Hardware and Software and Services), Communication Type (Wired, Wireless, and Analysis of Wireless Industrial Communication by Technology and Frequency), End-User Industry (Automotive, Oil and Gas, Utility Sector, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Defense, Metal and Mining, Other End-User Industries), and Country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and Indonesia). The Report Offers Market Forecasts and Size in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Size

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 10.52 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 18.23 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 11.63 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Analysis

The Asia Pacific Industrial Communication Market size is estimated at USD 10.52 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 18.23 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.63% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

  • Asia-Pacific is among the fastest-growing industrial markets globally. Over the years, the footprint of the industrial sector has expanded significantly, driven by a favorable government outlook and the availability of an affordable workforce.
  • For instance, China has established itself as the global manufacturing hub in the last few decades. A similar trend has been observed across other countries such as India, Taiwan, South Korea, and Indonesia. Hence, the growing industrial sector will remain among the major growth drivers for the studied market during the forecast period.
  • Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is also among the leading power consumers. As a result, the region is witnessing a notable surge in investments in power grid infrastructure upgrades and oil & gas production activities. Automation is increasingly being used across these industries to enhance overall operational efficiency and to streamline the process of these industries. As a result, the expanding footprint of oil & gas and electricity utility industries is expected to create favorable growth opportunities in the studied market during the forecast period.
  • However, installing an industrial communication system is cost-intensive as it requires companies to upgrade the infrastructure, incorporate modern end devices such as industrial sensors, and deploy supporting data transfer infrastructure such as LAN, WAN, etc. Considering the prominence of the MSME sector, which has limited financial capabilities, a higher adoption cost will remain among the major restraining factors for the growth of the market.
  • The gradual upliftment of travel restrictions and lockdown measures helped the demand for industrial production grow considerably, helping the sector recover from the shock of the pandemic. The forecast period also appears promising for the sector as the region's economy is anticipated to continue its upward growth trajectory during the forecast period, thereby creating a favorable growth outlook for the market.

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Trends

Automotive Industry to be the Largest End User

  • Asia-Pacific is among the largest automobile markets in terms of production and sales. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are major automobile manufacturing hubs. As the penetration of advanced production solutions such as automation and robotics is relatively higher in the industry, the sector is anticipated to produce significant growth opportunities in the market.
  • According to the International Federation of Robotics, the automotive industry is among the leading adopters of industrial automation solutions, with an operational stock of over one million units and about one-third of the industrial robots installed across all industries.
  • Furthermore, according to IFR’s March 2023 report, the Asia-Pacific region is among the leading adopters of industrial robots in automotive applications, with countries such as South Korea, Japan, and China among the top five countries.
  • The manufacturing footprint of automobiles in the Asia-Pacific region is also anticipated to increase during the forecast period as the economic growth of several countries continues to drive the demand for automobiles. China is the leading automobile manufacturer globally. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in December 2023, monthly automobile production in China stood at 2,273 thousand passenger vehicles and 310 thousand commercial vehicles.
  • With the automobile sector witnessing an interesting shift in trend as the demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, the country is also establishing itself as the major manufacturing hub for electric vehicles. According to the East Asia Forum, in 2022, China produced about 60% of all EVs. The production of electric vehicles in the country is expected to grow to 8 million units or about 25% of all vehicles sold in the country.
  • As the automotive sector is among the leading adopters of industrial robots and automation technologies, such trends are anticipated to support the market's growth, as industrial communication systems are among the vital infrastructural requirements to support the automation infrastructure of any industry.
Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market: Monthly Automobile Production, In Thousand Units, China, 2023

China is Expected to Hold Significant Market Share

  • Industrial communication in China is growing significantly due to the growing number of industries in the country and their integration with automation to improve return on investment. China has the world's largest manufacturing industry, generating a significant share of the market demand. Manufacturing companies in the country focus on implementing 4.0 solutions to improve and enhance their operations, thus driving market growth.
  • China has established itself as the global manufacturing hub in the last few decades. Despite the recent slowdown, the industrial sector remains among the central pillars of China's economy. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, in 2023, industrial production in China was estimated to have witnessed a growth of 4.6%.
  • China remains the world's largest automobile market regarding production volume and annual sales. According to ITA, by 2025, domestic production is expected to reach 35 million vehicles. Central and local consumption promotion policies drive the country's automobile market. With the announcement of the sixth national implementation of the Kei car, automobile marketing activities are taking place in many places, and many new models of enterprises are entering the market.
  • According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in June 2023, the production and sales of automobiles completed 2.561 million and 2.622 million units, respectively, with a month-on-month increase of 9.8% and 10.1%, and a year-on-year-increase of 2.5% and 4.8%, respectively. From January to June, the production and sales of automobiles were 13.248 million and 13.239 million, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 9.3% and 9.8%, respectively.
  • Furthermore, the country is also one of the leading electric vehicle landscapes, further driving opportunities in the market. From January 2023 to June 2023, the production and sales of new energy vehicles reached 3.788 million and 3.747 million, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 42.4% and 44.1% and a market share of 28.3%.
  • In addition, the growing production of oil and gas, metals, and mining in China could further stimulate the market demand. According to the Chinese Bureau of Statistics, the country produced about 17.28 million tons of crude oil in April 2023, showing an increase compared to the same month last year.
Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market: Growth Rate of Industrial Production, In Percentage (%), China, 2013-2023

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific industrial communication market is highly fragmented, with the presence of major players like Advantech Co. Ltd, Sick AG, Moxa Inc., ABB Limited, and Schneider Electric SE. Players in the market are adopting strategies such as partnerships and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.

In February 2024, Advantech announced the launch of a new series of industrial communication gateways tailored to meet changing market needs related to green energy. This groundbreaking series featuring the latest models, ECU-1370 and ECU-1260, represents years of continuous development and innovation and reflects Advantech's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

In January 2024, Belden Inc. announced its expansion into India while laying the foundation stone of its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. This expansion adds 19,000 square meters to the existing space. It represents a significant investment of approximately USD 40 million (INR 330 billion), further underscoring Belden’s commitment to meet the growing demand in the region.

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Leaders

  1. Advantech Co., Ltd.

  2. Sick AG

  3. Moxa Inc.

  4. ABB Limited

  5. Schneider Electric SE

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market News

  • February 2024 - Hitachi Energy launched the TRO670 hybrid wireless router. According to the company, the newly launched router is the latest addition to its TRO600 series of low-latency and high-throughput industrial wireless communications devices. It has been developed to support a variety of smart grid and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
  • February 2024 - Helukabel, a provider of industrial cables and accessories, announced the beginning of operations at its new production facility in Changzhou, China. Covering an area of around 25,000 square meters, the production facility is the company’s largest investment outside Germany.

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      2. 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers

      3. 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

    3. 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

  5. 5. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 5.1 Market Drivers

      1. 5.1.1 Growing Adoption of Industrial Automation

      2. 5.1.2 Expansion of Supporting Infrastructure Such as 5G Network, Iiot, Etc

  6. 6. Market Challenges/Restraints

    1. 6.1 High Cost Involved & Lack of Standardization

  7. 7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 7.1 By Component

      1. 7.1.1 Hardware

      2. 7.1.2 Software and Services

    2. 7.2 By Communication Type

      1. 7.2.1 Wired

      2. 7.2.2 Wireless

      3. 7.2.3 Analysis of Wireless Industrial Communication by Technology and Frequency

    3. 7.3 By End User Industry

      1. 7.3.1 Automotive

      2. 7.3.2 Oil and Gas

      3. 7.3.3 Utility Sector

      4. 7.3.4 Food and Beverage

      5. 7.3.5 Aerospace and Defense

      6. 7.3.6 Metal and Mining

      7. 7.3.7 Other End-user Industries

    4. 7.4 By Country***

      1. 7.4.1 China

      2. 7.4.2 India

      3. 7.4.3 Japan

      4. 7.4.4 South Korea

      5. 7.4.5 Malaysia

      6. 7.4.6 Singapore

      7. 7.4.7 Thailand

      8. 7.4.8 Taiwan

      9. 7.4.9 Australia

      10. 7.4.10 Indonesia

    5. 7.5 UTILITY COMMUNICATION – MARKET OVERVIEW

    6. 7.6 POWER-LINE COMMUNICATION – MARKET OVERVIEW

    7. 7.7 TELEPROTECTION MARKET – MARKET OVERVIEW

  8. 8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 8.1 Company Profiles*

      1. 8.1.1 Advantech Co., Ltd.

      2. 8.1.2 SICK AG

      3. 8.1.3 MOXA Inc.

      4. 8.1.4 ABB Limited

      5. 8.1.5 Schneider Electric SE

      6. 8.1.6 Siemens AG

      7. 8.1.7 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

      8. 8.1.8 Cisco Systems Inc.

      9. 8.1.9 Nokia Corporation

      10. 8.1.10 General Electric Company

      11. 8.1.11 Lantech Communications Global, Inc.

      12. 8.1.12 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd

      13. 8.1.13 Belden Inc.

      14. 8.1.14 Antaira Technologies, Co., Ltd.

      15. 8.1.15 Hitachi Energy Ltd. (Hitachi Group)

      16. 8.1.16 Aaeon Technology Inc.

      17. 8.1.17 ORing Industrial Networking Corp

      18. 8.1.18 Rockwell Automation

      19. 8.1.19 Omron Corporation

      20. 8.1.20 Hilscher

      21. 8.1.21 HMS Networks AB

  9. 9. LANDSCAPE OF FIBER OPTICAL NETWORKS

  10. 10. MARKET OUTLOOK

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Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Industry Segmentation

Industrial communication is a process through which data is transmitted from the field to the control level. A primary objective of these systems is to connect all facility sections in a single networked system, ensuring seamless data exchange and control in automated industrial systems. Industrial communication networks are widely regarded as the core of driving smart manufacturing scenarios.

The Asia-Pacific industrial communication market is segmented by component (hardware and software and services), communication type (wired, wireless, and analysis of wireless industrial communication by technology and frequency), end-user industry (automotive, oil and gas, utility sector, food and beverage, aerospace and defense, metal and mining, and other end-user industries), and country (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and Indonesia). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Component
Hardware
Software and Services
By Communication Type
Wired
Wireless
Analysis of Wireless Industrial Communication by Technology and Frequency
By End User Industry
Automotive
Oil and Gas
Utility Sector
Food and Beverage
Aerospace and Defense
Metal and Mining
Other End-user Industries
By Country***
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Singapore
Thailand
Taiwan
Australia
Indonesia
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Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Research FAQs

The Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market size is expected to reach USD 10.52 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.63% to reach USD 18.23 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market size is expected to reach USD 10.52 billion.

Advantech Co., Ltd., Sick AG, Moxa Inc., ABB Limited and Schneider Electric SE are the major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market.

In 2023, the Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market size was estimated at USD 9.30 billion. The report covers the Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Industry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2024 to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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Asia-Pacific Industrial Communication Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)