The automotive sector is expected to expand its use of MES during the forecast period, as these systems provide real-time production monitoring, quality control, and enterprise connectivity.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—The global manufacturing execution systems (MES) market is expected to grow from USD 15.95 billion in 2025 to USD 25.78 billion in 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1 percent, according to a new report from the management and consulting firm MarketsandMarkets™.
In a release highlighting its new report, MarketsandMarkets stated that the global MES market is poised for major growth due to factors that include increasing adoption of industrial automation, the rise of smart manufacturing practices, and expanded implementation of digital transformation initiatives. Included within these is real-time production monitoring, which, when combined with quality control through enterprise resource planning (ERP) system integration, enhances operational efficiency and ensures regulatory compliance, the release stated.
Market demand for manufacturing execution systems continues to grow in the automotive industry, as well as in the aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage sectors. The company attributed the rising demand to these industries’ needs for “better supply chain transparency, as well as traceability capabilities and process enhancement.”
“Manufacturers within an Industry 4.0 environment use MES solutions with IoT components, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to gain real-time data and automate processes while enabling predictive maintenance capabilities,” the release stated. “Businesses are increasingly opting for cloud-based MES platforms due to their scalability, remote accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. Advanced MES solutions with enhanced security capabilities are in high demand as manufacturers require protection against cybersecurity threats, data privacy issues, and industry regulation compliance.”
As companies work to reduce operational downtime, they are seeking to improve production performance while meeting quality requirements. The MES market is expected to grow substantially as industries focus on maximizing efficiency and data-driven decision-making, according to the release.
Among the major companies operating in the manufacturing execution systems market are Siemens (Germany), Dassault Systèmes (France), SAP SE (Germany), Rockwell Automation (U.S.), and Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.).
Hybrid segment expected to grow at highest CAGR during forecast period
The high growth in the manufacturing execution systems market during the forecast period is expected to be driven by the hybrid deployment segment, which combines the advantages of on-premises and cloud-based solutions. With Hybrid MES, manufacturers gain flexibility as they can store critical production data on local servers and access real-time information for decision making using cloud-based analytics.
“Hybrid MES is being picked up by industries to guarantee secure data, regulatory compliance, and [a] well-scalable system,” the release stated. “Further integration of AI-driven analytics and IoT shop floor connectivity builds momentum for hybrid deployment. As digital transformation and automation expand, the hybrid MES model is gaining traction in fast-growing industrial sectors, helping manufacturers optimize production efficiency while maintaining strict control over sensitive data.”
Automotive industry expected to grow
The MES market is expected to expand globally as companies increasingly adopt industrial automation, embrace smart manufacturing approaches, and implement digital transformation programs.
During the forecast period, the automotive sector is set to expand its MES implementation, as these systems provide real-time production monitoring, quality control, and enterprise connectivity. Manufacturing execution systems are now essential for the automotive industry to manage operations efficiently, minimize production downtime, and enhance supply chain traceability, according to the release.
The integration of advanced MES features, including predictive maintenance with AI analytics and IoT shop floor connectivity, enables businesses to achieve better operational efficiency and higher process optimization rates. Manufacturing execution systems integration advances rapidly, the company said, because manufacturers are implementing them to obtain line flexibility and precision in the production process amid the trend towards electric and autonomous vehicles.
As smart manufacturing evolves, the automotive sector’s reliance on MES will be pivotal in achieving higher productivity, maintaining stringent industry standards, and supporting future technological advancements, the company said.
Asia Pacific region is expected to grow with the highest CAGR in the market
The highest rate of growth during the forecast period is expected to occur in the Asia Pacific region. The region is expected to lead MES market growth in the next few years owing to its huge industrial base and the rise in digital transformation platforms.
Key drivers of the growth include the increasing adoption of automation, rapid industrialization, and supportive government initiatives to promote smart manufacturing. Due to the need to increase production efficiency, real-time production monitoring, and quality control, countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are extensively investing in manufacturing execution systems, the release stated.
As equipment and systems age, alongside the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, IoT-enabled shop floors, and AI-driven analytics, the region’s expanding manufacturing sector is driving MES deployment. In addition, industries such as semiconductors, electronics, and automotive are facilitating the growth of manufacturing execution systems to optimize operations and accomplish regulatory compliance.