Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Market Value

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Market Overview

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) market is a foundational pillar of Industry 4.0, enabling manufacturers to track, document, and guide production processes in real time. MES software provides end-to-end visibility and control across the factory floor, supporting higher production efficiency, improved labor utilization, and the creation of continuous digital threads. These capabilities position MES as a core enabler of next-generation manufacturing best practices and future business models.

ABI Research forecasts strong growth in the MES market size, with global MES software spending increasing at a 6.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2035. Market revenue is expected to rise from US$20.7 billion in 2025 to US$40.3 billion in 2035, driven by manufacturers modernizing legacy systems, connecting MES deployments across multi-plant operations, and accelerating their Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Manufacturing Execution Systems Market Key Takeaways:

The MES market is expanding rapidly as manufacturers prioritize real-time production visibility and factory-floor control.

North America leads the global MES market in revenue and will continue to grow at a 7% CAGR through 2035.

Asia-Pacific and EMEA follow closely, each experiencing steady MES market growth throughout the forecast period.

Latin America is on track to surpass US$1 billion in MES market size by 2030, reflecting broader regional digital transformation.

Rising investment in Industry 4.0, digital threads, and modernization of aging MES infrastructure will continue to drive market expansion.

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Methodology

The methodology for this market forecast is supported by primary research interviews with key technology vendors and end-market users, alongside secondary data sources such as 10-Ks and market publications that augmented and validate the primary research. These informed the average number of factories with MES software deployed, Average Selling Prices (ASPs), and average industry technology adoption rates