The Mexico programmable logic controller (PLC) market size reached USD 244.5 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 372.5 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.79% during 2025-2033. Growth in industrial automation, rising demand for energy-efficient manufacturing, expanding automotive and food processing sectors, and increasing adoption of smart technologies in factories are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market. Government support for industrial modernization also boosts PLC deployment across key industries.
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 244.5 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 372.5 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.79% |
Rising Demand for Integrated Automation in Industrial Facilities
Mexico is witnessing increasing demand for integrated automation platforms that combine process control, safety, and electrical systems. Industries such as pulp and paper are actively upgrading existing infrastructure with unified control architectures, allowing more efficient and centralized management of operations. These systems often incorporate PLC-based controls, enabling real-time performance monitoring and improved reliability. Adoption is driven by the need to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and support digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing sectors. As industries modernize, the focus is shifting toward automation solutions that streamline complex workflows while ensuring scalability for future requirements. This shift reflects broader investments in smart factory capabilities, where programmable logic controllers serve as a foundational element in executing seamless, data-driven industrial processes across multiple verticals in Mexico. For example, in March 2024, ABB secured a major automation project at Smurfit Kappa’s board mill in Los Reyes, Mexico. The upgrade includes the ABB Ability System 800xA, integrating control and electrical systems commonly used in PLC-based operations. This deployment supports advanced process automation in the pulp and paper sector, strengthening ABB’s presence in Mexico’s industrial automation and PLC market.
Growing Focus on Engineering Hubs for Automation Support
Mexico is emerging as a strategic location for advanced engineering centers focused on automation and industrial project delivery. Facilities dedicated to electrical, automation, and software engineering are playing a critical role in supporting PLC-based systems across a wide range of industries. These centers help streamline project execution, reduce lead times, and improve technical support for complex automation solutions. By building local expertise, companies can enhance responsiveness to regional industrial demands and ensure better integration of programmable logic controllers into large-scale infrastructure and manufacturing operations. This development reflects a broader shift toward decentralizing engineering capabilities, where Mexico serves not just as a manufacturing base but also as a critical contributor to the design and implementation of modern automation systems powered by PLCs. For instance, in January 2023, ABB launched its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) in Mérida to strengthen automation engineering capabilities across North America. The center focuses on automation, electrical, and software engineering, supporting project execution in industrial segments that utilize PLC systems. This expansion enhances ABB’s capacity to deliver PLC-integrated automation solutions, positioning Mexico as a key hub in ABB’s regional strategy.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type and end use.
Type Insights:
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 Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use. 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:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico, and others.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Million USD |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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End Uses Covered | Automotive, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Petrochemical, Oil and Gas, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceutical, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Food, Tobacco and Beverage, Others |
Regions Covered | Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
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