Egypt Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market

Egypt Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Overview:

The Egypt programmable logic controller (PLC) market size reached USD 57.01 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 86.64 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.64% during 2025-2033. The market in Egypt is growing because of expanding renewable energy projects, transportation and logistics automation, and government-led growth of local manufacturing with industrial parks. These factors increase the demand for advanced, scalable, and integrated control systems to enhance efficiency, ensure reliability, and support industrial diversification, influencing the Egypt programmable logic controller (PLC) market share.

Egypt Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Trends:

Increasing Adoption of Renewable Energy Projects

Egypt's dedication to increasing its renewable energy capacity, especially in wind and solar power, is driving the need for PLCs. In 2025, Scatec entered into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Egypt Aluminium for a solar PV plant of 1.1 GW and a battery storage system of 100 MW, amounting to $650 million. This initiative seeks to lower carbon emissions and adhere to EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) guidelines, emphasizing the growing complexity and magnitude of Egypt’s renewable projects. Such renewable energy initiatives require sophisticated control systems to handle variable energy inputs, enhance power output, and ensure grid reliability. PLCs play a critical role in automating processes at solar farms, wind turbines, and hybrid energy systems by delivering real-time monitoring, fault identification, and smooth integration with energy management and grid systems. With Egypt actively diversifying its energy sources to achieve sustainability targets, the importance of PLCs in these complex initiatives grows paramount, fostering continuous expansion in the automation sector.

Expansion of Transportation and Logistics Automation

Egypt’s transportation and logistics sectors are undergoing significant transformation, driven by increasing trade volumes and extensive infrastructure upgrades across ports, railways, and highways. PLCs are critical in automating crucial operations, such as material handling, conveyor systems, and traffic management, within these facilities. Automation enhances operational speed, accuracy, and safety by enabling precise, real-time control and monitoring of equipment. The growing complexity of logistics demands scalable PLC solutions that seamlessly integrate with warehouse management systems and intelligent transportation networks. Egypt’s strategic efforts to establish itself as a regional logistics hub further accelerate the adoption of advanced PLC-driven automation in freight terminals, distribution centers, and cargo handling operations. Supporting this growth, the IMARC Group reports that Egypt’s e-commerce market size is projected to reach USD 193.1 Million by 2033, highlighting the rising demand for efficient logistics solutions. This digitalization and automation shift is contributing to the Egypt programmable logic controller (PLC) market growth by increasing the need for reliable and adaptable control systems tailored to transportation and logistics sectors.

Growth of Local Manufacturing and Industrial Parks

The strategic focus of the governing body on promoting local manufacturing and developing industrial parks is driving the need for automation. Special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial clusters are being established to attract both foreign and domestic investments by offering incentives, including tax breaks, reduced tariffs, and streamlined regulatory frameworks. These zones facilitate the establishment of new manufacturing units that rely heavily on modern automation systems to ensure operational efficiency. For instance, in 2024, Haier Egypt announced the launch of the second phase of its industrial park, scheduled to commence on June 1, underscoring the rapid expansion of such hubs. PLCs serve as foundational technologies in these environments, enabling standardized production processes, quality control, and centralized management. The concentration of diverse industries within these zones is catalyzing the demand for integrated and networked control systems capable of coordinating multiple production lines. As industrialization advances, PLC adoption becomes increasingly essential in supporting Egypt’s industrial growth and diversification efforts.

Egypt 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 country and regional levels 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:

• Greater Cairo
• Alexandria
• Suez Canal
• Delta
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Greater Cairo, Alexandria, Suez Canal, Delta, and others.

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.

Egypt Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

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