Global automation outsourcing market to hit $41Bn by 2030: TBRC
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — The global automation outsourcing market is projected to skyrocket to US$41.09 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.1%, driven by rising adoption of business process automation across industries, according to a new report from The Business Research Company (TBRC).
The forecast revealed that the surge underscores a shift in how organizations are managing operational efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation initiatives through specialized external expertise.
AI, RPA fuel rapid automation outsourcing growth
According to TBRC, automation outsourcing involves delegating the design, implementation, and management of automated workflows and robotic systems to external providers.
TBRC’s report highlights that the market has already reached US$10.18 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to US$13.48 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 32.4%.
“The increasing adoption of business process automation is expected to propel the growth of the automation outsourcing market going forward,” TBRC noted.
Businesses across multiple industries, including manufacturing, logistics, banking, and the IT sector, use external automation solutions to boost their productivity while avoiding the expenses associated with developing in-house automation systems.
This trend is substantiated by advanced artificial intelligence (AI), robotic process automation (RPA), and workflow automation platforms.
The implementation of RPA services powered by AI technology helps improve advisory work processes while the system handles standard office tasks, which allows employees to work on their strategic business projects.
A notable example cited in the report is the partnership between Vital Business Partners and Yarra Lane in Australia, which launched an AI-powered RPA consulting service to automate operational tasks for financial advisers.
North America leads, Asia‑Pacific fastest‑growing automation hub
North America currently holds the top position in market size, while Asia-Pacific is developing as the most rapidly expanding region, which brings about increased spending on automation systems and digital modernization efforts.
TBRC’s study identifies major players shaping the landscape, including Accenture, IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, Capgemini, Cognizant, Infosys, and UiPath, all of which are increasingly offering AI-enabled managed services.
Market innovation is expected to continue, with developments in cloud-based automation, intelligent analytics integration, and hybrid delivery models positioning automation outsourcing as a critical tool for scalability and operational flexibility.
Outsourcing companies nowadays use advanced technology to achieve operational savings, which delivers more business value than their previous strategy of reducing costs through standard methods.
Businesses can achieve rapid deployment of advanced solutions to market fluctuations while maintaining their primary business objectives through automation outsourcing. TBRC concludes that the next decade will likely see automation outsourcing becoming a core element of enterprise strategy across sectors worldwide.
