Functional Safety Market Size, Future Demands, Growth Factors and Forecast 2024-2032

Functional Safety Industry Outlook 2024-2032

Summary:

• The global functional safety market size reached USD 5.9 Billion in 2023.
• The market is expected to reach USD 14.0 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9% during 2024-2032.
• North America leads the market, accounting for the largest functional safety market share.
• Safety controllers/modules/relays account for the majority of the market share in the device type segment as they are essential components for monitoring and controlling safety-critical operations across diverse automated systems, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards in high-risk industries.
• Emergency shutdown system (ESD) hold the largest share in the functional safety industry.
• Oil and gas remain a dominant segment in the market, due to its high-risk operations, stringent safety regulations, and the critical need for advanced safety systems to prevent accidents and ensure operational continuity.
• The increasing focus on cybersecurity for functional safety systems in critical industries is a primary driver of the functional safety market.
• Growth of Industry 4.0, along with the rising investments in infrastructure development and safety upgrades in high-risk industries are reshaping the functional safety market.

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Industry Trends and Drivers:

Increasing adoption of automation in industrial sectors:

The rise in automation across various industries is a major factor driving the global functional safety market. Industrial automation enables efficient operation, reduces human intervention, and enhances productivity, it also introduces complex systems that require robust safety measures to prevent accidents and malfunctions. Functional safety systems, such as emergency stop devices, safety controllers, and sensors, ensure that these automated systems operate within safe parameters. In sectors such as manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive, and power generation, automation systems are becoming increasingly advanced, leading to greater integration of safety features. Regulatory standards, such as IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 are pushing industries to adopt comprehensive functional safety solutions to mitigate risks. As industries worldwide strive for greater operational efficiency, demand for automation solutions will continue to rise, thereby fueling growth in the functional safety market.

Stringent safety regulations and standards:

Stringent regulatory standards are another key driver behind the growth of the functional safety market. Governments and international organizations have established regulations to ensure that industries maintain safe operational practices, especially in high-risk environments. Standards such as the International Electrotechnical Commission’s IEC 61508 (Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable Electronic Safety-related Systems) and ISO 26262 (Road Vehicles – Functional Safety) for the automotive industry have become critical benchmarks. These standards demand compliance with rigorous safety protocols, compelling companies to implement robust safety systems. Non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties, legal liabilities, and severe reputational damage, further motivating industries to invest in functional safety solutions. Additionally, the increasing focus on environmental protection and worker safety has led to a greater emphasis on safety systems.

Rising demand in the automotive industry for advanced safety features:

The automotive industry is experiencing a rise in demand for functional safety systems, particularly due to the rising integration of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving technologies. As vehicles become more connected and automated, ensuring functional safety is critical to preventing accidents and ensuring safe operations. Systems such as electronic stability control (ESC), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and collision avoidance systems rely on functional safety to operate effectively. The ISO 26262 standard, which focuses on the safety of electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles, has been widely adopted by automotive manufacturers to ensure that safety-critical functions perform reliably under all conditions. The growing trend of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) is also driving the need for more advanced functional safety solutions. EVs and AVs require high levels of safety to protect both passengers and pedestrians, making functional safety a top priority in automotive development.

Functional Safety Market Report Segmentation:

Breakup By Device Type:

• Safety Sensors
• Safety Controllers/Modules/Relays
• Safety Switches
• Programmable Safety Systems
• Emergency Stop Devices
• Final Control Elements
• Others

Safety controllers/modules/relays dominate the market due to their critical role in ensuring seamless, automated safety responses and system shutdowns in hazardous scenarios across various industries.

Breakup By Safety System:

• Burner Management System (BMS)
• Turbomachinery Control System (TMC)
• High-Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS)
• Fire and Gas Monitoring Control System
• Emergency Shutdown System (ESD)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA)
• Distributed Control System (DCS)

Emergency shutdown system (ESD) represents the largest segment as they are essential for immediately halting operations in hazardous situations, ensuring the safety of both personnel and equipment across high-risk industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation.

Breakup By End Use Industry:

• Oil and Gas
• Power Generation
• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceutical
• Automotive
• Others

Oil and gas hold the maximum number of shares due to its reliance on functional safety systems to manage hazardous operations, ensuring compliance with strict safety standards and minimizing risks in high-pressure environments.

Breakup By Region:

• North America (United States, Canada)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
• Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
• Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
• Middle East and Africa
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North America holds the leading position owing to a large market for functional safety driven by its early adoption of advanced technologies, stringent regulatory frameworks, and significant presence of industries with high safety demands, such as oil and gas, automotive, and manufacturing.

Top Functional Safety Market Leaders:

The functional safety market research report outlines a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape, offering in-depth profiles of major companies. Some of the key players in the market are:

• ABB Ltd.
• Emerson Electric Co.
• General Electric Company
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Intel Corporation
• Johnson Controls
• OMRON Corporation
• Panasonic Corporation
• Pepperl+Fuchs SE
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• Schneider Electric SE
• Siemens AG
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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