Australia Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market

Australia Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Overview:

The Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market size reached USD 326.0 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 494.2 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.73% during 2025-2033. Rising automation in manufacturing, rapid smart factory expansion, renewable energy integration, mining sector modernization, increased adoption of Industry 4.0, surging demand for energy efficiency, advanced process control needs, and government support for industrial digitalization are some of the factors boosting the market growth.

Australia Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Trends:

Increasing Demand for Automation in Manufacturing

The programmable logic controller (PLC) market in Australia is witnessing robust growth, led by the rising need for automation in the manufacturing sector. Local manufacturers, particularly from food and beverage (F&B), automotive, and chemicals industries, are investing heavily in automation solutions to enhance production efficiency, reduce dependence on labor, and obtain uniform product quality. PLCs offer high reliability and flexibility in control of advanced equipment and machinery and are thus an integral component of modern automated systems. Furthermore, stringent safety and quality regulations are compelling manufacturers to install advanced control systems. Besides this, the features offered by PLCs enables real-time monitoring and better decision-making, ultimately achieving increased throughput and reduced downtime, which is further boosting the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market share.

Expansion of Smart Factories and Industry 4.0 Adoption

The growing use of smart factory software and Industry 4.0 technologies is among the key drivers for the Australia programmable logic controller market growth. Smart factories are established on networked systems that enable real-time communication between machines, sensors, and analytics platforms. PLCs play a central role in facilitating industrial integration by serving as the control center for data collection, equipment synchronization, and operational automation. Sophisticated automation technologies are increasingly being employed by Australian manufacturers as they strive to be competitive at a global level, reduce energy consumption, and increase asset utilization, which is further facilitating the market growth. Apart from this, government support for digitalization through sponsorship schemes and innovation incentives is also encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to modernize production lines, which is another growth-inducing factor.

Infrastructure Investment and Utility Automation

Australia's ongoing investments in public infrastructure, including transport networks, water management systems, and power distribution grids, are creating sound opportunities for the programmable logic controller market. In 2025, The Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects, is progressing towards its anticipated completion in 2025. The project has witnessed a raised budget of USD 15.6 billion, the construction will enhance urban transport by connecting key train lines and introducing five new underground stations. PLCs are now employed extensively to control and monitor complex functions such as railway signaling, traffic control, tunnel ventilation, and water treatment plants. Moreover, the increasing urbanization and government-sponsored infrastructure projects has surged the emphasis on automation in order to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency in terms of energy usage, which is further creating a positive Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market outlook.

Australia Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use industry.

Type Insights:

• Hardware and Software
  • Large PLC
  • Nano PLC
  • Small PLC
  • Medium PLC
  • Others
• Services

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes hardware and software (large plc, nano plc, small plc, medium plc, and others) and services.

End Use Industry Insights:

• Automotive
• Energy and Utilities
• Chemical and Petrochemical
• Oil and Gas
• Pulp and Paper
• Pharmaceutical
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Food, Tobacco and Beverage
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry have also been provided in the report. This includes automotive, energy and utilities, chemical and petrochemical, oil and gas, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, water and wastewater treatment, food, tobacco and beverage, 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, 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 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market News:

• In 2024, WEG introduced the PLC410 programmable logic controller, enhancing industrial automation with versatile applications across various sectors. This launch exemplifies the industry's focus on developing PLCs that are adaptable and capable of meeting diverse industrial requirements.
• In 2023, Siemens introduced the Simatic S7-1500V, a virtual PLC designed to meet market demands for virtual hosting of PLC computing. This innovation reflects a broader trend of integrating AI and cloud technologies into PLC systems to enhance real-time data processing and remote monitoring capabilities

Australia Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market on the basis of end use industries?
• What is the breakup of the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC)?
• What is the structure of the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) 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 programmable logic controller (PLC) market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia programmable logic controller (PLC) 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 programmable logic controller (PLC) 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.