Advanced process control market seen reaching $33.98 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the advanced process control market will grow from $23.84 billion in 2026 to $33.98 billion by 2030, driven by manufacturing automation, cloud control systems and real-time analytics. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2025, while North America is projected to be the fastest-growing region. Why it matters: - The advanced process control market is tied to how factories, plants and industrial operators improve efficiency, reduce variability and automate decisions. - The forecast points to continued demand for software that can optimize complex production environments across chemicals, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and energy. - The market’s growth signals broader adoption of digital tools in industrial operations. What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Advanced Process Control Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and global forecasts through 2035. - The report says the market grew from $21.78 billion in 2025 to an expected $23.84 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $33.98 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.3%. - A sample report is available at Download a free sample of the advanced process control market report . - The full report is available at View the full advanced process control market report . The details: - The report links recent growth to early adoption of automation software, reliance on manual process adjustments, petrochemical control expansion, initial oil and gas deployments and basic regulatory control solutions. - The forecast is driven by digital transformation in manufacturing, demand for predictive and adaptive control, cloud-based process control systems, real-time analytics and wider use in pharmaceuticals and energy. - Forecast trends include AI-powered predictive control models, intelligent manufacturing optimization platforms, cloud-based control integration, expanded IoT-enabled monitoring and energy-efficient production control. - Advanced process control uses model-based software and real-time data to regulate industrial processes. - The systems use predictive algorithms to improve operational efficiency, reduce process variability and raise productivity. - Growth in chemical manufacturing is expected to boost demand for advanced process control tools. - The Chemical Industries Association’s Fourth Quarter Economic Report in April 2022 said UK chemical production grew 1.0% in 2022, 2.2% in 2023 and was projected to grow 2.3% in 2024. - Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2025. - North America is projected to be the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Between the lines: - The forecast reflects a shift from manual plant control toward software-driven optimization and predictive systems. - Chemical production growth stands out as a practical demand driver because the industry depends on tighter monitoring, quality control and compliance. - The regional split suggests Asia-Pacific already has the deepest industrial adoption, while North America may be catching up fastest as digital upgrades accelerate. What’s next: - The Business Research Company expects market growth to continue through 2030 as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, energy and chemical production adopt more advanced control systems. - The report says future market opportunities will be shaped by cloud integration, IoT monitoring and AI-enabled optimization. - The company says its 2026 market reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, Excel-based forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics and future trend analysis.