Distributed Control System Market by Component (Software, Hardware, and Services), Application (Batch-oriented Process and Continuous Process), End-user (Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Food & Beverages, Metals & Mining, Pharmaceuticals, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global distributed control system market size was USD 19.11 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 29.65 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing demand for power across various industries.
A distributed control system (DCS) is defined as a specially designed and computerized control system that includes controllers, sensors, and connected computers distributed throughout a machine, plant, factory, or control area. DCSs differ from a centralized control system, which includes a single controller that manages or controls different functions of a plant or a factory.
In distributed control systems, every element in a plant or a machine is controlled by a dedicated controller. Such controllers are connected through a communication network. Each controller or element of the system serves different purposes such as process control, data acquisition, data storage, graphical display, and others. These elements communicate among themselves to make automated decisions based on data gathered in real-time.
DCSs are usually used in large plants or factories with continuous manufacturing processes, such as in the petrochemical and power industries. DCSs are used to supervise complex processes that are carried out in plants. The systems facilitate coordination and adjustments in manufacturing processes. The centralized network of computers deploys instructions throughout a plant and individual controllers or elements.
Distributed control systems are mainly used in large-scale manufacturing plants where the need for continuous monitoring and control is high. DCSs facilitate the continuous operation of the plant, even when any part of the system fails. In DCSs, multiple controllers or control computers are responsible for a certain number of control loops that are distributed throughout the plant. These loops have spare processing hardware units that automatically take over during a failure in a certain part. The system offers safe and efficient control over the plant and advancement in processing capabilities.
COVID-19 Impact on Distributed Control System Market
COVID-19 affected the global distributed control system market negatively. Implementation of the lockdown, social distancing policies, travel restrictions, and other pandemic-related regulations resulted in halts in operations, a lack of raw materials & workforce, suspension of production, a shutdown of several production units, and disruption of the supply chain.
Delays in production and supply chain posed a challenge to the global market. Suspension or slowdown of activities in various industries affected the global market adversely during the pandemic. However, the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions and regulations in recent years is expected to aid the market to operate at its full capacity.
Distributed Control System Market Dynamics
The research report presents a complete overview by providing detailed information about the current market trends, existing drivers, growth opportunities and potentials, and emerging challenges. The global distributed control system market report has up-to-date insights about market dynamics and market scenarios that can shape the overall market performance and output during the forecast period, 2023 to 2031.
What are the Major Trends in the Global Distributed Control System Market?
Increasing Demand for Renewable Power Generation and Clean Energy
Rapid urbanization and wide industrialization are increasing the demand for energy across the globe. Renewable powers such as solar power and wind are increasingly adopted in power generation to meet the growing demand for power and the exhaustion of fossil fuels. Distributed control systems are used for renewable power generation to increase the efficiency of the process. High demand for power generation using renewable power and clean energy is one of the major market trends.
Which Factors are Driving the Demand for Distributed Control Systems?
Expanding Power Industry and Growing Power Generation Capacities
Increasing demand for power generation in developing countries, due to rapid industrialization, urbanization, infrastructure, and population has boosted the growth of the power industry across the globe. Wide adoption of advanced technologies such as DCSs in the industry results in an increase in the power generation capacity.
Rising Demand for Energy-efficient Technologies
Rising demand for power, significant growth in various industries, and rapid technological advancements are expected to boost the global market during the forecast period. Increasing awareness regarding renewable power generation and emission-free power propel the demand for energy-efficient technologies to be integrated into the power generation process.
Which Factors are Limiting the Growth of the Global Distributed Control System Market?
Growing Availability of Low-cost Alternatives
The emergence of hybrid technologies such as the combination of distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers are expected to hinder the growth of the global market in the coming years. These hybrid technologies combine the beneficial features of both distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers and are comparatively less expensive than these systems. The growing availability of less expensive alternatives restrains the global market growth.
Stagnant Growth of the Oil & Gas Industry
The growth of the oil & gas industry is increasingly becoming stagnant in recent years, due to decreasing exploration and production activities across the globe. These decreasing activities in the industry lead to declining in oil prices and overstocked market. Increasing demand for renewable energy and other alternatives for energy generation results in decreasing oil production. This reduces the demand for distributed control systems, as these systems are usually installed in oil refineries. The stagnant oil & gas industry is anticipated to restrain the growth of the global market in the coming years.
What are the Growth Opportunities in the Global Distributed Control System Market?
Adoption of the Internet of Things and 5G Technology
Increasing usage of the Internet of Things (IoT) in various industries facilitates real-time decision-making based on accurate real-time information. Integration of IoT-based solutions provides quick access to distributed control systems and data that reduces operational costs. The adoption of 5G technology facilitates the smooth functioning of IoT-based systems. IoT-based systems and 5G technology allow users to make prompt decisions, identify errors, and reduce errors. Increasing demand and adoption of these advanced technologies offer growth opportunities to the market players.
Scope of Distributed Control System Market Report
The global distributed control system market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Distributed Control System Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Component (Software, Hardware, and Services), Application (Batch-oriented Process and Continuous Process), and End-user (Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Food & Beverages, Metals & Mining, Pharmaceuticals, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Honeywell International Inc.; Schneider Electric; ABB; Nozomi Networks Inc.; Siemens; tempered.io (Tempered Networks); Emerson Electric Co.; Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Hitachi, Ltd.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Azbil Corporation.; TOSHIBA CORPORATION; NovaTech, LLC.; General Electric; Ingeteam; Valmet; ZAT a.s.; OMRON Corporation; and Others |
Distributed Control System Market Segment Insights
What Key Factors Contribute to the Significant Expansion of the Software Segment?
Ease in Operation and Maintenance
In terms of component, the global distributed control system market is divided into software, hardware, and services. The software segment is expected to register a key market share during the forecast period, owing to the high integration of distributed control system (DCS) software for its easy operation and maintenance. DSC software solutions include an operator interface, system management tool, equipment stimulator, and system configurator editor that offer intelligent control to users to operate the system efficiently.
The hardware segment is anticipated to expand in the coming years, due to increasing demand for DCS controllers across various industries. These controllers are used to monitor individual operations across various plants. DCS hardware solutions include transmission cables, data recorders, sensors, applications processors, communication networks, and others that perform any action given by users effectively.
Why is the Batch-oriented Process Segment More Prevalent than the Continuous Process Segment?
Increasing Demand for Manufacturing Seasonal Products
Based on application, the global distributed control system market is bifurcated into batch-oriented process and continuous process. The batch-oriented process segment is estimated to register a significant CAGR during the forecast period, as the batch-oriented processes are used in need of low production volume and high-quality products.
A batch-oriented process includes production information management, unit supervision, process management, production planning, and basic control. Batch-oriented process technique is used to manufacture products in different batches, seasonal products, and product variations.
The continuous process segment is anticipated to register growth in the coming years, as the continuous process is a streamlined process used for continuous production. Several industries such as fertilizers, petrochemicals, oil & gas, power, chemical, water treatment, and iron & steel adopt the distributed control systems for continuous process requirements.
Which Major Factors influence the Substantial Growth of the Oil & Gas Segment?
To Control and Monitor Several Complex Processes
On the basis of end-user, the global distributed control system market is segregated into chemicals, oil & gas, power generation, food & beverages, metals & mining, pharmaceuticals, and others. The oil & gas segment held a large market share of around 25% in 2020, and it is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.
The oil & gas segment is further divided into sectors such as upstream, midstream, and downstream. Distributed control systems are extensively used in all three sectors in the oil & gas industry. Oil & gas operations consist of several complex processes such as hydrocracking, vacuum distillation, coking, and naphtha hydrotreating. Distributed control systems are used to control and monitor these processes.
The power generation segment is expected to register a significant CAGR in the coming years, owing to the increasing adoption of DCS to centralize monitoring and controlling systems of a power plant in a single location. DCS facilitates various operational facilities, which are placed distantly to work together to transmit electricity to consumers.
Why is Asia Pacific dominating the Global Distributed Control System Market?
Rapid Industrialization and Urbanization
In terms of region, the global distributed control system market is segmented into Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. The market in Asia Pacific is expected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period, due to growing industrial infrastructure, rising power generating capacities, and increasing use of nuclear and renewable energy for power generation in the region.
The infrastructure expansion in countries such as India, China, South Korea, and others boosts the adoption of distributed control systems in these countries. Rapid urbanization, rising power generation projects, and rapid technological innovations in these countries spur the market in Asia Pacific.
China is considered one of the fast-growing economies and a large market for distributed control systems. Rising government support for clean energy projects and increasing demand for power are the two major factors boosting the demand for DCS in China. Increasing automation in Asia pacific spurs the growth of the market in the region.
The market in North America is estimated to expand rapidly in the coming years, owing to increasing power consumption in countries such as the US and Canada. Increasing power consumption boosts the demand for power generation in the US and Canada, which accelerates the market growth in the region.
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Distributed Control System Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Distributed Control System Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Distributed Control System Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Distributed Control System Market Forecast
4.5.1. Distributed Control System Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Distributed Control System Market Size (000’ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Distributed Control System Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
5.3. Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
5.3.1. Batch-oriented Process
5.3.2. Continuous Process
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Applications
6. Global Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
6.3. Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
6.3.1. Chemicals
6.3.2. Oil & Gas
6.3.3. Power Generation
6.3.4. Food & Beverages
6.3.5. Metals & Mining
6.3.6. Pharmaceuticals
6.3.7. Others
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
7. Global Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
7.3. Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
7.3.1. North America
7.3.2. Latin America
7.3.3. Europe
7.3.4. Asia Pacific
7.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
7.6. Global Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. North America Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
8.2. North America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
8.4. North America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
8.4.1. Batch-oriented Process
8.4.2. Continuous Process
8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
8.7. North America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
8.7.1. Chemicals
8.7.2. Oil & Gas
8.7.3. Power Generation
8.7.4. Food & Beverages
8.7.5. Metals & Mining
8.7.6. Pharmaceuticals
8.7.7. Others
8.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
8.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
8.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
8.10.1. By Country
8.10.2. By Product Type
8.10.3. By Application
8.11. North America Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Latin America Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
9.2. Latin America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. Brazil
9.2.2. Mexico
9.2.3. Rest of Latin America
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. Latin America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
9.4.1. Batch-oriented Process
9.4.2. Continuous Process
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
9.7. Latin America Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
9.7.1. Chemicals
9.7.2. Oil & Gas
9.7.3. Power Generation
9.7.4. Food & Beverages
9.7.5. Metals & Mining
9.7.6. Pharmaceuticals
9.7.7. Others
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.11. Latin America Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Europe Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Europe Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Germany
10.2.2. France
10.2.3. Italy
10.2.4. U.K.
10.2.5. Spain
10.2.6. Russia
10.2.7. Rest of Europe
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Europe Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
10.4.1. Batch-oriented Process
10.4.2. Continuous Process
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
10.7. Europe Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
10.7.1. Chemicals
10.7.2. Oil & Gas
10.7.3. Power Generation
10.7.4. Food & Beverages
10.7.5. Metals & Mining
10.7.6. Pharmaceuticals
10.7.7. Others
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.11. Europe Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Asia Pacific Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Asia Pacific Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. China
11.2.2. Japan
11.2.3. South Korea
11.2.4. India
11.2.5. Australia
11.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Asia Pacific Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
11.4.1. Batch-oriented Process
11.4.2. Continuous Process
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
11.7. Asia Pacific Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
11.7.1. Chemicals
11.7.2. Oil & Gas
11.7.3. Power Generation
11.7.4. Food & Beverages
11.7.5. Metals & Mining
11.7.6. Pharmaceuticals
11.7.7. Others
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.11. Asia Pacific Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Middle East & Africa Distributed Control System Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Middle East & Africa Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.2. South Africa
12.2.3. UAE
12.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Middle East & Africa Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by Applications
12.4.1. Batch-oriented Process
12.4.2. Continuous Process
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Applications
12.7. Middle East & Africa Distributed Control System Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
12.7.1. Chemicals
12.7.2. Oil & Gas
12.7.3. Power Generation
12.7.4. Food & Beverages
12.7.5. Metals & Mining
12.7.6. Pharmaceuticals
12.7.7. Others
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.11. Middle East & Africa Distributed Control System Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
13. Competition Landscape
13.1. Global Distributed Control System Market: Market Share Analysis
13.2. Distributed Control System Distributors and Customers
13.3. Distributed Control System Market: Competitive Dashboard
13.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
13.4.1. Honeywell International Inc.
13.4.2. Schneider Electric
13.4.3. ABB
13.4.4. Nozomi Networks Inc.
13.4.5. Siemens
13.4.6. tempered.io (Tempered Networks)
13.4.7. Emerson Electric Co.
13.4.8. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
13.4.9. Yokogawa Electric Corporation
13.4.10. Hitachi, Ltd.
13.4.11. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
13.4.12. Azbil Corporation.
13.4.13. TOSHIBA CORPORATION
13.4.14. NovaTech, LLC.
13.4.15. General Electric
13.4.16. Ingeteam
13.4.17. Valmet
13.4.18. ZAT a.s.
13.4.19. OMRON Corporation
13.4.20. Others