Australia Factory Automation Market

Australia Factory Automation Market Overview:

The Australia factory automation market size reached USD 4.68 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.96 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.48% during 2025-2033. Technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, are driving the market in Australia, optimizing production efficiency, reducing errors, and enhancing safety. The rising focus on safety and risk reduction accelerates automation adoption, particularly in hazardous industries, improving workplace safety, compliance, and operational efficiency across sectors, further contributing to the Australia factory automation market share.

Australia Factory Automation Market Trends:

Technological Advancements and Industry 4.0 Adoption

The extensive use of connected gadgets, AI, robotics, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) enables manufacturers to automate intricate processes more efficiently. Intelligent factories fitted with cutting-edge sensors and real-time data analysis boost production efficiency, minimize downtime, and improve operational effectiveness. These technologies optimize processes, minimize human mistakes, and improve accuracy in manufacturing activities, making factory automation an essential component in Australia's manufacturing industries. A key development in this trend is the shift towards smart automation, fueled by AI and machine learning (ML), which enables industries to optimize workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve overall productivity. The implementation of these advanced technologies enhances operational efficiency while providing manufacturers with a competitive advantage. A prime illustration of this is Priestley Gourmet Delights' 7,500 m² facility located in Acacia Ridge, Queensland, which began operations in 2024. The facility, fueled by AI-enhanced automation and self-operating robots created by Mexx Engineering, streamlined the baking and stacking operations. With a $2.5 million Made in Queensland grant, the facility aimed to boost productivity. This investment in cutting-edge automation technologies illustrates how Industry 4.0 ideas are transforming manufacturing in Australia, enhancing productivity, and driving economic development.

Growing Focus on Safety and Risk Reduction

The Australia factory automation market growth is significantly influenced by the rising focus on safety in the workplace and minimizing risks. As industries like mining, chemicals, and food processing involve hazardous materials and processes that pose significant safety risks, automation plays a crucial role in minimizing the need for human intervention in these dangerous environments. Employing robots and automated systems for repetitive or hazardous tasks allows businesses to reduce risks, create a safer work environment, and lower the chances of accidents and injuries. Automation improves adherence to health and safety regulations by standardizing processes, reducing the risk of human errors that might result in expensive accidents. A significant instance of this is Dematic’s introduction of its initial end-to-end automation solution in 2024 at a meat processing plant in Australia. This system combined Multishuttle Meat Buffer systems with freezer-rated automated guided vehicles (AGVs) intended for cold storage settings. By automating the management and storage of meat products in frozen settings, the system enhanced safety by minimizing manual handling and guaranteeing that tasks in these harsh conditions are performed with improved precision and efficiency. The growing employment of automation in hazardous settings like this is not only improving safety but also boosting labor efficiency and product accuracy. The increasing emphasis on safety, risk management, and adherence to industry standards is propelling the uptake of factory automation in diverse sectors throughout Australia.

Australia Factory Automation Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, system type, and industry vertical.

Component Insights:

• Sensors
• Controllers
• Switches and Relays
• Industrial Robots
• Drives
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes sensors, controllers, switches and relays, industrial robots, drives, and others.

System Type Insights:

• Distributed Control System (DCS)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Systems Instrumented System (SIS)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the system type. This includes distributed control system (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), manufacturing execution system (MES), systems instrumented system (SIS), programmable logic controller (PLC), and human machine interface (HMI).

Industry Vertical Insights:

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage
• Oil and Gas Processing
• Mining
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the industry vertical have also been provided in the report. This includes automotive manufacturing, food and beverage, oil and gas processing, mining, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

 Australia Factory Automation Market News:

• In March 2025, Kinrise Snackfoods partnered with Konica Minolta to implement autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its Australian Cobs Popcorn facility. The smart automation system improved pallet handling efficiency, safety, and operational productivity. The solution marked a major step in Kinrise’s drive for continuous improvement.
• In September 2024, COREMATIC secured its largest contract to build Australia’s first fully automated baking factory, featuring 19 advanced robots including cobots and AGVs. The factory would use AI-driven algorithms to streamline order and packing operations. This project marked a major advancement in manufacturing automation.

Australia Factory Automation Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia factory automation market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia factory automation market on the basis of component?
• What is the breakup of the Australia factory automation market on the basis of system type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia factory automation market on the basis of industry vertical?
• What is the breakup of the Australia factory automation market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia factory automation market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia factory automation market?
• What is the structure of the Australia factory automation market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia factory automation market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia factory automation market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia factory automation market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia factory automation industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market