A significant increase in the number of robots is expected at Russian factories by 2030. According to forecasts, their number will increase from 14,000 in 2024 to 99,000 units by 2030. This will be influenced by "smart" technologies that are being implemented in production processes at enterprises.
According to a study by "Ultimatek", Positive Technologies, and "Aquarius", the market for automated process control systems (APCS) in Russia reached 124 billion rubles in 2024. The growth was 50% in a year. The main growth factors were projects to modernize large enterprises and an increase in the share of engineering services. Analysts expect the market to grow by 28% per year until 2027.
Dmitry Kozlov, founder of The12 Capital, emphasizes that the manufacturing industry has become the main sector for APCS, accounting for about 13-14% of Russia's GDP. In 2022, this sector produced products worth 67 trillion rubles. Olga Makova from "Reksoft" adds that automation in industries such as oil and gas and chemical is becoming a vital necessity.
However, not all experts agree with the optimistic forecasts. Mikhail Moryakov from "Uralenergotel" notes that after the key rate was raised in September 2024, many projects were suspended.
Before that, the market was growing by 20–30% year on year. After that, many projects began to be curtailed. In general, the market has a tendency to reduce the average check for an APCS system.
An important aspect of automation is "smart" installations, which allow collecting data in real time and optimizing production processes. Vladimir Volkov from "Rostelecom" claims that such systems can increase productivity by 20-30% and reduce the risk of accidents.
APCS for ventilation, compressor, pump and generator units are the bricks that are in any production and in any industry.
Import substitution in the field of "smart" equipment is also becoming relevant. Until 2022, 90% of APCS used foreign platforms. After the departure of Western vendors, Russian enterprises faced a shortage of components. Nevertheless, Vladimir Volkov notes that the pump and compressor sector is less dependent on imports and continues to develop.
Thus, automation is becoming a key factor for increasing the competitiveness of Russian factories.
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