The Data Acquisition Hardware Market is estimated to be valued at USD 56.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 100.5 billion by 2035, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% over the forecast period.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Acquisition Hardware Market Estimated Value in (2025 E) | USD 56.7 billion |
| Data Acquisition Hardware Market Forecast Value in (2035 F) | USD 100.5 billion |
| Forecast CAGR (2025 to 2035) | 5.9% |
The Data Acquisition Hardware market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing adoption of automation, industrial IoT, and real-time monitoring systems across manufacturing, energy, and process industries. Organizations are seeking reliable hardware solutions to capture, measure, and process electrical and physical signals efficiently, enabling enhanced operational control and data-driven decision-making. The integration of advanced sensors, connectivity modules, and high-speed processing capabilities is improving measurement accuracy and response times.
Demand is further supported by the need for predictive maintenance, quality control, and regulatory compliance in industrial operations. Investments in smart factories, digital twin technologies, and Industry 4.0 initiatives are accelerating adoption of data acquisition hardware solutions.
Scalability, modularity, and compatibility with diverse industrial protocols are enhancing usability across various sectors As industries focus on efficiency, process optimization, and real-time data visibility, the Data Acquisition Hardware market is expected to witness sustained growth, with continued innovation in connectivity, processing speed, and interoperability serving as key growth drivers.
The data acquisition hardware market is segmented by data acquisition hardware, and geographic regions. By data acquisition hardware, data acquisition hardware market is divided into PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), and Human Machine Interface (HMI). Regionally, the data acquisition hardware industry is classified into North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Balkan & Baltic Countries, Russia & Belarus, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.

The PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) segment is projected to hold 40.5% of the Data Acquisition Hardware market revenue in 2025, making it the leading segment. Growth is being driven by the need for flexible, reliable, and scalable control solutions in industrial automation and process monitoring applications. PLCs enable seamless integration with sensors, actuators, and data acquisition modules, providing real-time monitoring and control capabilities that enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Their ability to handle complex logic, support multiple input-output configurations, and operate in harsh industrial environments has reinforced their adoption. Advancements in modular PLC architectures, network connectivity, and programming flexibility have further strengthened their market position. Organizations are increasingly relying on PLC-based systems to optimize production, improve quality, and enable predictive maintenance.
The scalability and reliability offered by PLCs make them suitable for diverse sectors, including manufacturing, energy, chemical, and automotive industries As the demand for automated and data-driven operations grows, the PLC segment is expected to maintain its leadership, supported by continuous technological enhancements and widespread industrial adoption.
In a connected industrial environment evolving on the basis of advanced connectivity technologies, the accuracy and timeliness of input is highly crucial. While computerized systems have improved in terms of efficiency, they are only as efficient as the end sensors and the system collecting data from it. This is one of the primary reason for the demand of Data Acquisition Hardware among industries.
Data Acquisition Hardware is used to gather data from sensors deployed at varied end-points in a connected industrial system. Data Acquisition Hardware also plays a role in the analysis and transmission of data from a central control and monitoring system. Data Acquisition Hardware devices are used to measure a wide range of parameters such as Temperature, Sound & Vibration, Current, Voltage among others.

| Country | CAGR |
|---|---|
| China | 8.0% |
| India | 7.4% |
| Germany | 6.8% |
| Brazil | 6.2% |
| USA | 5.6% |
| UK | 5.0% |
| Japan | 4.4% |
The Data Acquisition Hardware Market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period, exhibiting varied country level momentum. China leads with the highest CAGR of 8.0%, followed by India at 7.4%. Developed markets such as Germany, France, and the UK continue to expand steadily, while the USA is likely to grow at consistent rates. Japan posts the lowest CAGR at 4.4%, yet still underscores a broadly positive trajectory for the global Data Acquisition Hardware Market. In 2024, Germany held a dominant revenue in the Western Europe market and is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.8%. The USA Data Acquisition Hardware Market is estimated to be valued at USD 20.1 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach a valuation of USD 20.1 billion by 2035. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 0.0% over the forecast period between 2025 and 2035. While Japan and South Korea markets are estimated to be valued at USD 3.1 billion and USD 1.5 billion respectively in 2025.

| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Units | USD 56.7 Billion |
| Data Acquisition Hardware | PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
| Country Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, China, Japan, India, Brazil, South Africa |
| Key Companies Profiled | Amphenol, National Instruments, Emerson Electric, Bruel Kjaer, Spectris, Agilent Technologies, Yokogawa Electric, Parker Hannifin, TE Connectivity, HBM, and Texas Instruments |
The global data acquisition hardware market is estimated to be valued at USD 56.7 billion in 2025.
The market size for the data acquisition hardware market is projected to reach USD 100.5 billion by 2035.
The data acquisition hardware market is expected to grow at a 5.9% CAGR between 2025 and 2035.
The key product types in data acquisition hardware market are plc (programmable logic controllers), remote terminal unit (rtu) and human machine interface (hmi).
In terms of , segment to command 0.0% share in the data acquisition hardware market in 2025.
Our Research Products
The "Full Research Suite" delivers actionable market intel, deep dives on markets or technologies, so clients act faster, cut risk, and unlock growth.
The Leaderboard benchmarks and ranks top vendors, classifying them as Established Leaders, Leading Challengers, or Disruptors & Challengers.
Locates where complements amplify value and substitutes erode it, forecasting net impact by horizon
We deliver granular, decision-grade intel: market sizing, 5-year forecasts, pricing, adoption, usage, revenue, and operational KPIs—plus competitor tracking, regulation, and value chains—across 60 countries broadly.
Spot the shifts before they hit your P&L. We track inflection points, adoption curves, pricing moves, and ecosystem plays to show where demand is heading, why it is changing, and what to do next across high-growth markets and disruptive tech
Real-time reads of user behavior. We track shifting priorities, perceptions of today’s and next-gen services, and provider experience, then pace how fast tech moves from trial to adoption, blending buyer, consumer, and channel inputs with social signals (#WhySwitch, #UX).
Partner with our analyst team to build a custom report designed around your business priorities. From analysing market trends to assessing competitors or crafting bespoke datasets, we tailor insights to your needs.
Supplier Intelligence
Discovery & Profiling
Capacity & Footprint
Performance & Risk
Compliance & Governance
Commercial Readiness
Who Supplies Whom
Scorecards & Shortlists
Playbooks & Docs
Category Intelligence
Definition & Scope
Demand & Use Cases
Cost Drivers
Market Structure
Supply Chain Map
Trade & Policy
Operating Norms
Deliverables
Buyer Intelligence
Account Basics
Spend & Scope
Procurement Model
Vendor Requirements
Terms & Policies
Entry Strategy
Pain Points & Triggers
Outputs
Pricing Analysis
Benchmarks
Trends
Should-Cost
Indexation
Landed Cost
Commercial Terms
Deliverables
Brand Analysis
Positioning & Value Prop
Share & Presence
Customer Evidence
Go-to-Market
Digital & Reputation
Compliance & Trust
KPIs & Gaps
Outputs
Full Research Suite comprises of:
Market outlook & trends analysis
Interviews & case studies
Strategic recommendations
Vendor profiles & capabilities analysis
5-year forecasts
8 regions and 60+ country-level data splits
Market segment data splits
12 months of continuous data updates
DELIVERED AS:
PDF EXCEL ONLINE
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Solutions Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Services Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Pipeline Observability Solutions Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Market Forecast and Outlook 2025 to 2035
Hardware Asset Management Industry Analysis in North America Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
DataOps Platform Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Datacenter Infrastructure Services Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Automatic Transfer Switches and Switchgears Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Discovery Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Masking Technology Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Centre Rack Server Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Power Management Industry Analysis in Western Europe Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Power Management Industry Analysis in Korea Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Liquid Cooling Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Business in Oil & Gas Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Centre Colocation Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Lake Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center RFID Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Center Accelerator Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Data Lakehouse Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook 2025 to 2035
Thank you!
You will receive an email from our Business Development Manager. Please be sure to check your SPAM/JUNK folder too.
Chat With
MaRIA