Product Code: ETC4460590 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The industrial communication market in the United Kingdom is expanding with increasing adoption of automation and IoT technologies in manufacturing and utilities sectors. Industrial communication networks ensure reliable data exchange between machines and systems, optimizing production efficiency and maintenance operations. Key drivers include Industry 4.0 initiatives, digital transformation, and demand for real-time connectivity.
The UK industrial communication market is driven by automation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and demand for reliable data exchange in manufacturing and process industries. Industrial communication networks enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of industrial processes, improving operational efficiency and productivity. Adoption of Ethernet-based protocols, wireless communication technologies, and secure network infrastructures supports market growth. Integration of IoT devices and cloud-based solutions further enhances market opportunities and scalability.
The Industrial Communication market in the UK encounters challenges related to interoperability and cybersecurity. Implementing reliable communication networks across industrial sectors requires robust protocols and infrastructure. Addressing cybersecurity threats and ensuring data integrity in connected industrial environments remain top priorities and significant challenges for market stakeholders.
In the UK, government policies promote the industrial communication market by enhancing connectivity, cybersecurity, and operational efficiency in industrial settings. Policies focus on regulatory measures to ensure data privacy and security in industrial networks, incentives for businesses to invest in robust communication infrastructure, and funding for research into communication technologies for smart manufacturing. Initiatives include standards development for industrial communication protocols, partnerships with cybersecurity firms to address network vulnerabilities, and support for training programs to improve workforce skills in industrial communication systems.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom (UK) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Communication Protocol, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in UK industries leading to the demand for advanced communication systems. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting digitalization and automation in industrial sectors. |
4.2.3 Growing focus on enhancing operational efficiency and productivity in manufacturing and process industries. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment required for implementing industrial communication systems. |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding data security and privacy in industrial communication networks. |
4.3.3 Lack of skilled workforce to manage and maintain complex communication systems. |
5 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Trends |
6 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market, By Types |
6.1 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market, By Offering |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Offering, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Components, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Software, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market, By Communication Protocol |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Fieldbus, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Ethernet, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Wireless, 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market, By Vertical |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical & Electronics, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Aerospace & Defense, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Water & Wastewater Management, 2021-2031F |
6.3.6 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.3.7 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, 2021-2031F |
6.3.8 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Metals & Mining, 2021-2031F |
6.3.9 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenues & Volume, By Metals & Mining, 2021-2031F |
7 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in the adoption of IoT devices in UK industries. |
8.2 Average downtime reduction in manufacturing processes as a result of improved communication systems. |
8.3 Percentage increase in the number of cybersecurity incidents reported in industrial communication networks. |
9 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Offering, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Communication Protocol, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Kingdom (UK) Industrial Communication Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |