Delray Beach – October 28, 2026 -- The global machine safety market will grow from USD 6.03 billion in 2026 to USD 8.78 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 6.4%, according to a MarketsandMarkets forecast.
Automation and Industry 4.0 raise machinery complexity and workplace risk
MarketsandMarkets attributes the growth to rapid adoption of automation and Industry 4.0 technologies. These increase machinery complexity and workplace risks, driving demand for safety PLCs and presence detection sensors. Manufacturers are also investing in IoT-enabled solutions for predictive analytics and for reducing downtime.
IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 compliance mandates drive investment in high-risk industries
Global regulations such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 mandate compliance in oil & gas, pharmaceuticals and automotive, which accelerates spending. For safety-related control systems, ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061 provide design and assessment frameworks. The report says these push manufacturers toward reliable, compliant solutions.
Presence detection sensors held 37.5% of the market in 2025
By component, presence detection sensors accounted for the largest disclosed share, at 37.5% in 2025. By implementation, the individual segment is projected to capture 67.2% of the market in 2032. The wireless connectivity segment is expected to grow at a 7.8% CAGR through the forecast period.
By offering, the systems segment is anticipated to record the highest CAGR between 2026 and 2032. It covers safety controllers, safety modules, safety relays, programmable safety systems, interlock switches and emergency stop devices. By industry, the process segment is expected to be the fastest-growing.
Robotics applications set the fastest growth pace through 2032
Robotics is likely to record the highest application-level growth rate between 2026 and 2032. Industrial robots handle assembly, welding, material handling, packaging and palletizing. Collaborative robots working alongside human operators increase demand for safety sensors, controllers, interlocking devices and emergency stop systems, which monitor robot movements, detect personnel in hazardous areas and halt operations when conditions turn unsafe.
Asia Pacific is projected to post the highest regional CAGR from 2026 to 2032
The regional market spans China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and the Rest of Asia Pacific. Rapid industrialization, expanding manufacturing and rising investment in industrial automation drive demand. China, Japan and South Korea have established automotive, electronics and industrial machinery industries, while India is seeing growing manufacturing and infrastructure investment. Stricter enforcement of industrial safety regulations adds to demand.
Siemens (Germany), OMRON Corporation (Japan), KEYENCE CORPORATION (Japan) and SICK AG (Germany) supply machine safety solutions in the region. The report's wider vendor list also names Schneider Electric (France), Rockwell Automation (US), Emerson Electric Co. (US), Honeywell International Inc. (US), Yokogawa Electric Corporation (Japan), ABB (Switzerland) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan).