Market Overview

The Vietnam programmable logic controller (PLC) market reached a size of USD 81.50 Million in 2024. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during the forecast period of 2025-2033, reaching USD 130.25 Million by 2033. This growth is driven by increasing industrial automation and smart city initiatives bolstered by the government’s digital transformation efforts. PLCs are critical for efficiency and precision in manufacturing and infrastructure projects across Vietnam. 

Study Assumption Years

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024
• Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033

Vietnam Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Key Takeaways

• Current Market Size (2024): USD 81.50 Million
• CAGR (2025-2033): 4.80%
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033
• The growth is fueled by expanding smart city projects and major infrastructure development in Vietnam requiring sophisticated automation systems like PLCs.
• Government mandates, including the 2025 decree on smart city development, emphasize integration of automation technologies.
• Industrial automation is being adopted aggressively in sectors such as automotive, textiles, and food processing to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.
• The industrial automation sector is expected to reach USD 1,920.0 Million by 2033, showcasing a supportive environment for PLC market growth.
• Increased automation leads to faster production cycles, reduced downtime, and lower human errors, enhancing demand for PLCs.

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Market Growth Factors

Smart city projects and the development of infrastructure projects will likely benefit the Vietnam programmable logic controller (PLC) market. The Vietnamese government plans to digitally transform by 2025, according to a directive Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung issued to develop a decree on smart cities. These include urban utility, transportation, and public service sectors. These most commonly involve smart grids, water treatment plants, building systems management systems, traffic control systems, and public address systems. Basic needs, efficiency, and expansion of services to keep up with increased urban population and technology use depend on PLCs.

The increasing adoption of industrial automation solutions across different sectors is driving the growth of the market. Many industries in Vietnam opt for automation solutions for better operational efficiency, precision and cost-effectiveness. Industries like automotive, textiles, and food processing use PLCs for centralized control, real-time monitoring, and improved productivity, according to Vietnam's overall strategy to modernize its manufacturing base to become more competitive. The Industrial Automation Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% to reach USD 1,920.0 Million by 2033, because of higher adoption of PLCs and automation.

The benefits of automation, such as increased speed of production, reduced downtime and human error, reduced production costs, and a more consistent product, are what high volume and more complex manufacturers require. In Vietnam, PLC usage is increasing in order to meet the competitive demand and operational efficiency of Vietnamese businesses. Industrial growth and planned investments in smart infrastructure by companies have fostered a growing demand for programmable logic controllers in Vietnam's technological landscape.

Market Segmentation

Type Insights:

• Hardware and Software
• Large PLC: The category involves large-scale programmable logic controllers suitable for complex industrial applications requiring high processing power and numerous input/output modules.
• Nano PLC: This refers to compact PLCs designed for small automation tasks with limited I/O points, ideal for simple and cost-sensitive applications.
• Small PLC: Small-sized PLCs used in mid-tier automation projects offering moderate capabilities for factory and process control.
• Medium PLC: Medium capacity PLCs that provide a balance between processing power and scalability for versatile manufacturing setups.
• Others: This includes any other PLC hardware or software types not explicitly categorized, serving niche or specialized automation needs.
• Services
• Encompasses the provision of installation, maintenance, consulting, and support services for PLC systems across industries to optimize their operational performance.

End-Use Industry Insights:

• Automotive: Use of PLCs to enhance automation in vehicle manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Energy and Utilities: PLCs are critical for monitoring and controlling energy production and utility services.
• Chemical and Petrochemical: Automation of chemical production and processing facilities using PLC technology.
• Oil and Gas: Deployment of PLCs in exploration, extraction, and refining operations.
• Pulp and Paper: Utilization of PLCs for process automation in paper production.
• Pharmaceutical: PLC-enabled systems for managing manufacturing and quality control in pharmaceutical sectors.
• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Automation of water treatment plants and sewage systems with PLCs.
• Food, Tobacco, and Beverage: Application of PLCs for controlling production lines in the food and beverage industry.
• Others: Other miscellaneous industries employing PLC systems for automation needs.

Regional Insights

Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam, and Southern Vietnam are the three major regional markets covered. The report does not explicitly specify the dominant region or market share percentages. Thus, specific regional dominance details are Not provided in source.

Recent Developments & News

In June 2024, Siemens exhibited sustainable industrial innovations at the Vietnam Industrial & Manufacturing Fair (VIMF) 2024 held in Binh Duong. Their showcase featured the ROBITSI Delta Picker integrated with PLC, Motion Control, and Robot Control Suite, coupled with AI-powered anomaly detection to enhance system security and operational efficiency.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

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