ERP Software Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Function (Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Others), By Deployments, By Enterprise Size, By Vertical, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Report Overview

The global ERP software market size was valued at USD 54.76 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0% from 2023 to 2030. The growing need for operational efficiency and transparency in business processes, the increase in demand for data-driven decisions, and the rise in mobile and cloud applications adoption are key factors propelling the ERP software market growth. However, the growing availability of open-source applications and higher initial investment and maintenance costs are poised to restrain the market growth. An increase in demand for cloud-based ERP solutions since the COVID-19 pandemic, especially from small and medium-sized businesses, is further anticipated to offer numerous opportunities for the stakeholders in this market in the forecast period.

ERP implementation in an organization can reduce inventory costs by 25% to 30% and raw material costs by around 15%. Also, it leads to increased profitability for a firm, thus boosting demand over the forecast period. ERP facilitates the integration of various organizational processes and the smooth flow of cross-functional information, thus allowing better productivity and decision-making. The rising number of SMEs in developing economies, especially China, India, and Brazil, is expected to boost product demand over the next seven years. In addition, penetration of IT technologies in these regions is expected to change consumer behavior leading to increased adoption of ERP software instead of manual operations.

Low infrastructure costs and the ability to integrate with mobile devices are projected to increase the market for cloud services. Mobile is an integral part of the working culture, and enterprises are ready to spend on cloud-connected mobile applications. It allows synchronization, update, and control of documents to individual users. A surge in the adoption of cloud and mobile applications is positively impacting the growth of the ERP market.

In addition, growing business applications and the increasing size of data generated through different supply chains further enable companies to deploy a centralized platform that manages all the operations. Thus, the demand for ERP solutions increased due to rising automation and technological deployments in the supply chain management process, thereby contributing to market growth.

Function Insights

The finance segment held the largest share of over 25.0% of the market share in 2022. The ERP software provides ease in managing various financial activities, including accounting, investments, assets, and cash flow management. Thus, the growing adoption of ERP in the financial function is expected to augment the demand in the forecast period.

The human resource segment accounted for a significant market share due to the rapid expansion of organizations, making it difficult to organize all the processes in a company. Also, increased automation demand for HR processes is expected to propel the growth of the ERP software market in the forecast period.

The supply chain ERP module allows enhanced visibility of various supply chain operations and increases efficiency, speed, and customer satisfaction. The rising adoption of ERP software in sales and distribution automation is anticipated to enhance market growth. Furthermore, growth in the e-commerce industry enables enterprises to opt for advanced solutions for managing supply chain operations effectively, thereby contributing to segment growth.

Deployment Insights

The on-premise segment held the largest share of over 70% of the market share in 2022. The on-premise deployment model offers benefits such as continuous control and high data security in an organization, which is expected to drive the segment over the forecast period. Moreover, a need for more awareness regarding the benefits of cloud-based solutions in business facilitates adopting on-premise solutions in several emerging countries. Additionally, extensive use of traditional approaches to managing the supply chain and other business operations with minimal automation and technological use in some emerging countries is also anticipated to drive segment growth.

The cloud deployment segment is estimated to dominate the market by 2030 with a significant growth rate due to its growing adoption. The cloud-based deployment of ERP software enables a company to immediacy, efficiency, optimization of resource planning activities, scalability, and accessibility. Cloud systems benefit the organization by providing the features such as faster implementation and lower initial investments. Moreover, increasing the adoption of connected devices that effectively manage business operations and provide real-time insights allows business owners to opt for cloud-based ERP solutions to process excessive data efficiently is anticipated to drive segment growth.

Enterprise size Insights

The large enterprise segment held the largest share of over 39% of the market share in 2022. The rising need of large enterprises to maintain and align complex processes such as production planning, inventory management, procurement, order fulfillment, and shipping, among others, is attributed as one of the key factors driving the segment's growth. Additionally, the high spending capacity of large-sized enterprises on implementing modern technology and software solutions also facilitates the adoption of cloud-based ERP software in the market.

The medium enterprise segment will witness significant growth and dominate the market by 2030. Factors including cloud-based ERP, increased operational efficiency, reduced production cost, and on-time product delivery are expected to augment demand over the forecast period. In addition, the expansion of firms requires proper management of databases which is expected to propel market demand further. Additionally, compliance with stringent government regulations in various industries has facilitated the utilization of ERP software, increased productivity, and reduced operational complexity in numerous sectors.

Vertical Insights

The manufacturing & services segment held the largest share of over 20.0% of the market share in 2022. ERP software manages operations, including monitoring daily operations, tracking day-to-day performances, and customer services expected to augment demand over the forecast period. In addition, ease of inventory management, production scheduling, and real-time data tracking is expected to propel growth. Moreover, the growing need to track vendor performance and enhance visibility throughout the supply chain enables manufacturers to opt for ERP solutions that assist them with more efficient operations planning and management.

Also, mainstream manufacturing companies and ERP software vendors in North American and European markets engage in numerous partnerships, contributing to segment growth. Furthermore, rising automation and digital transformation processes across the manufacturing industries in emerging countries of the Asia-Pacific are anticipated to offer numerous opportunities to the ERP market.  Additionally, the growing need for businesses to make quick strategic decisions to enhance the productivity and profitability of the industry allows companies to deploy ERP solutions that generate reports based on real-time insights into market conditions, thereby contributing to market growth.

Regional Insights

North America dominated the ERP software market with a share of over 35.0% in 2022. The large share of this region is primarily attributed to the rising adoption of ERP software by small & medium-sized companies, increasing investments by ERP vendors in software development with the latest technologies, and the presence of numerous market players. In addition, the application of ERP software with mobile devices is expected to propel demand in the forecast period.

The Asia-pacific market is expected to grow due to the booming manufacturing sector and growing small and medium enterprises. Many enterprises in the region have already implemented on-premise ERP solutions to improve the productivity and performance of their business. Moreover, the increasing number of start-ups and their rising demand for cloud-based solutions is further anticipated to boost the market growth. In addition, government support for implementing IT infrastructure is expected to augment demand over the forecast period.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

The market is fragmented with numerous companies operating worldwide. To stay competitive in the market, market players are pursuing a variety of growth strategies, including partnerships, strategic agreements and collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, and new product development. For instance, in May 2022, the international business machines corporation extended its partnership with SAP SE. In this expanded partnership, IBM plans to migrate to SAP S/4HANA, an ERP software that supports software, hardware, consulting, and finance across more than 120 countries, 1000 legal entities, and numerous IBM business units. A new partnership will also support AI-driven decision-making and automate workflows. Some of the most prominent players operating in the global ERP software market are:

• Epicor Software Corporation

• Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

• Infor Inc.

• International Business Machines Corporation

• Microsoft Corporation

• NetSuite Inc.

• Oracle Corporation

• Sage Group, plc

• SAP SE

• Unit4

ERP Software Market Report Scope

Global ERP Software Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global ERP software market report based on deployment, functions, enterprise size, verticals, and regions:

• Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Finance

  • HR

  • Supply Chain

  • Others

• Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • On-premises

  • Cloud

• Enterprise size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Large Enterprises

  • Medium Enterprises

  • Small Enterprises

• Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • Manufacturing

  • BFSI

  • Healthcare

  • Retail

  • Government

  • Aerospace & Defense

  • Telecom

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • U.K.

    • France

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

  • South America

    • Brazil

  • Middle East and Africa