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MES Market Report 2025-2031

Global Market Analysis: Sizing, Forecasts, Tech Stack Evolution, & Vendor Landscape

Key Data Snapshot:

  • 2024 Market Size: $5.5 Billion
  • 2031 Forecast: $8.7 Billion (CAGR +7%)
  • Key players: Kรถrber, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Applied Materials, SAP, Honeywell, ABB, Dassault Systรจmes, Schneider Electric
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Published: December 2025
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Main author: Anand Taparia
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MES Market Size & Trends (2025-2031)

The global Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) market reached $5.5 billion in 2024. Forecasts indicate a valuation of $8.7 billion by 2031. Data indicates that 54.4% of small- and medium-sized manufacturers rely on manual methods, such as pen and paper or spreadsheets. Legacy methods are being replaced as users can now start small with modular MES architectures and scale as their needs evolve.

This report details the transition to modular MES architectures enabled by IT/OT convergence. It defines 11 novel capabilities, foremost among them Generative AI (GenAI), Unified Namespace (UNS), and Digital Twin integration.

Competitive Landscape & Market Structure

The market remains fragmented, comprising over 300 vendors. Leadership varies by industry vertical:

  • Pharmaceuticals: Kรถrber
  • Automotive & Food/Beverage: Rockwell Automation
  • Electronics: Siemens
  • Semiconductors: Applied Materials

Key Trends

Manufacturers replacing manual systems with modern MES platforms demonstrate double-digit gains in yield and efficiency. Case studies in this report detail implementation strategies, including CEAT (46% scrap reduction), TDK Electronics, and Sonaca. Additionally, the analysis outlines the foundational functions (Work Orders, Scheduling, Tracking, OEE) serving as the primary enablers for digital transformation.

Authors

Anand Taparia, Christine Pratama, Knud Lasse Lueth

Key Questions Addressed

  • What is MES (e.g., definition), how does it compare to MOM and how has it evolved?
  • What are the core components and new additions in the MES tech stack?
  • What MES deployment options exist and what are some of the upcoming architectures?
  • What is the global MES market size
  • Who are the leading MES vendors and what are their market shares?
  • What major trends are shaping the MES market in the years to come?
  • What are the key challenges for MES vendors and MES users today?
  • What actionable recommendations can benefit MES vendors and users?

Table of Contents

MES Market Report 2024 – 2031

  1. Executive summary
    1. Executive summary (5 parts)
    2. Analyst opinion: 5 things that stood out in our research
    3. Introduction: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    4. Starting point: Manufacturers in 2025 are facing a set of tough challenges
    5. MES is a key tool in helping tackle each of these challenges
    6. A steady increase in MES/MOM search volume shows rising interest
    7. Generally, manufacturers recognize that MES is important for 6 key aspects
    8. Example: The crucial role of an MES for product safety
    9. MES is just one small puzzle piece in the industrial software market
    10. The following slides look at 3 aspects of MES/MOM
  2. Introduction
    1. Definition of MES/MOM (3 parts)
    2. Basics of MOM (7 parts)
    3. Basics of MES (4 parts)
  3. Technology overview
    1. Technology overview: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. MES vendors today have split their offerings into individual capabilities
    3. MES reference technology stack – Overview
    4. MES reference technology stack – Definitions
    5. A more simplified view of MES systems: “The core 4”
    6. 11 novel capabilities of modern MES (4 parts)
    7. Comparing MES with PLM/ERP/SCADA (2 parts)
    8. Comparing MES with complementary software solutions
    9. MES hosting architectures (6 parts)
    10. Likely migration paths away from on-prem MES/spreadsheets
    11. Future vision: Agentic AI in MES-Critical Manufacturing (3 parts)
  4. Market size & outlook
    1. Market size & outlook: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. Global MES market – Overview
    3. Why our MES market sizing differs from other published estimates
    4. The effect of Industrial AI on the MES market
    5. MES adoption by type
    6. The total addressable market (TAM) for MES
    7. Global MES market-Top 20 vendors (2024)
    8. Global MES market-Top vendors in each industry (2024)
    9. Global MES market – By industry
    10. Discrete manufacturing MES market – By detailed industry
    11. Hybrid manufacturing MES market – By detailed industry
    12. Process manufacturing MES market – By detailed industry
    13. Global MES market – By region
    14. East Asia & Pacific MES market – By country
    15. North America MES market – By country
    16. Europe & Central Asia MES market – By country
  5. Competitive landscape
    1. Competitive landscape: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. Competitive Landscape – Overview
    3. Key company profile – Siemens (2 parts)
    4. Key company profile – Rockwell (2 parts)
    5. Key company profile – Dassault Systรจmes (2 parts)
    6. Key company profile – Critical Manufacturing (2 parts)
    7. Key company profile – Sepasoft (3 parts)
  6. Case studies
    1. Case studies: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. Analyst opinion-5 things that stand out from MES case studies
    3. Case study 1: CEAT (7 parts)
    4. Case study 2: TDK Electronics (7 parts)
    5. Case study 3: SPM (5 parts)
    6. Case study 4: Sonaca (6 parts)
    7. Other adoption insights (2 parts)
    8. The vendor selection process (2 parts)
  7. Trends
    1. Trends: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. Trend 1
    3. Trend 2 (2 parts)
    4. Trend 3
    5. Trend 4
    6. Trend 5
    7. Trend 6
    8. Trend 7
  8. Challenges
    1. Challenges: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    2. Analyst opinion-6 MES challenges that stand out
    3. MES vendor challenges (3 parts)
    4. MES user challenges (6 parts)
  9. Recommendations
    1. Background: IoT Analytics collected 17 actionable recommendations from industry experts
    2. Recommendations: Chapter overview and key takeaways
    3. MES recommendations for vendors (3 parts)
    4. MES recommendations for users (4 parts)
  10. Methodology
    1. MES Definition (2 parts)
    2. Research Methodology
  11. About IoT Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Global MES market size?
The global MES market was valued at $5.5 billion in 2024. The market is forecast to reach $8.7 billion by 2031, driven by the replacement of manual spreadsheet-based systems with modular software solutions
Who are the leading MES companies?
The market is fragmented among 300+ vendors. The report identifies 9 key players leading their respective verticals, including ABB, Applied Materials, Dassault Systรจmes, Honeywell, Kรถrber, Rockwell Automation, SAP, Schneider Electric, and Siemens.
What are the top trends in Manufacturing Execution Systems?
The primary trends include IT/OT convergence, Modularization, and the integration of Agentic AI. The report highlights the shift toward the adoption of 11 novel capabilities like Digital Twins and UNS integration.

Companies mentioned

A selection of companies mentioned in the report.

ABB

Applied Materials

AVEVA

Critical Manufacturing

Dassault Systรจmes

DigiwinSoft

Emerson

GE Vernova

Honeywell

iBase-t

Infor

iTAC Software

Kรถrber

MachineMetrics

MasterControl

MPDV

Oracle

PSI

Rockwell Automation

SAP

Schneider Electric

Sepasoft

Siemens

Tulip

Yokogawa

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