Engineering Services Outsourcing Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Application, Location (Onshore and Offshore), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The engineering services outsourcing market size is expected to reach USD 49.05 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Engineering Services Outsourcing Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Application, Location (Onshore and Offshore), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The engineering services outsourcing (ESO) market involves delegating engineering tasks like design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing support to external firms, enabling cost reduction, efficiency, and access to specialized expertise across industries.

The increasing adoption of automation across industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and electronics is driving the engineering services outsourcing market demand. Companies are integrating automation technologies to streamline processes, reduce human error, and boost efficiency. However, implementing these systems requires specialized knowledge and expertise, which many companies may not have in-house. Outsourcing engineering services allows businesses to access skilled professionals who design and integrate complex automation systems, leading to more effective and seamless production processes. This trend has created a significant demand for engineering service providers that can deliver these specialized solutions, thereby driving the engineering services outsourcing market growth.

The rapid evolution of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence and data analytics, is driving the demand for advanced engineering solutions. Industry 4.0 and smart factories are pushing companies to adopt advanced technologies to maintain competitiveness. Many businesses lack the internal resources required to implement these innovations effectively. To overcome this challenge, they seek the expertise of engineering service providers who specialize in these areas. These providers offer the latest tools and technical knowledge, helping businesses upgrade their operations. This growing need for specialized expertise is fueling the demand for outsourced engineering services, thereby driving the engineering services outsourcing market growth.

Engineering Services Outsourcing Market Report Highlights

The industrial automation segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 due to the growing adoption of automation in various industries.

The onshore segment is expected to experience significant growth in the engineering services outsourcing market. Companies are outsourcing engineering tasks to domestic providers for better control, faster responses, reduced risks, and cost advantages, driving global market growth.

In 2024, Asia Pacific had the largest revenue share in the engineering services outsourcing market, driven by the rising demand from the manufacturing sector.

The global key market players are Accenture Plc; ALPEN; Altair Engineering, Inc.; Alten; Altran; Amazon Web Services (AWS); ASAP Holding GmbH; AVL List GmbH; Boston Engineering Corporation; Capgemini SE; Cybage Software Pvt. Ltd.; EPAM Systems Inc.; HCL Technologies Limited; Infosys Limited; International Business Machines Corporation; Microsoft Azure; QuEST Global Services Pte. Ltd.; Sonata Software Limited; Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Tech Mahindra Limited (Mahindra Group) and Wipro Limited.

Polaris market research has segmented the engineering services outsourcing market report based on application, location, and region:

By Application (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)

• Automotive
• Energy
• Network & Communications
• Industrial Automation
• Medical Technology
• Industrial Electronics & Automated Embedded Service
• Consumer Electronics
• Semiconductors
• Construction
• Aerospace

By Location (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)

• Onshore
• Offshore

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

• US
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Australia
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

• Argentina
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Israel
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East Africa