PROCUREMENT BRIEF: SIEMENS PROCESS AUTOMATION PRICING CHANGES

Market Update | August 25, 2026

Industrial procurement teams have a new pricing milestone to factor into late-2026 planning. Siemens has announced that revised list prices for SLC DI PA products will apply from September 9, 2026, citing broad increases in components, materials, freight and energy costs.

Where the Largest Ranges Appear

The notice spans three broad purchasing areas. Automation Engineering includes SIMATIC S7-400 CPU/I/O, PCS 7 and PCS neo software and hardware, plus PCS 7 accessories. Measuring Instruments covers gas analysis equipment, chromatographs and SITRANS process instruments. Digital Connectivity and Power includes communication hardware and software, industrial identification and industrial power supplies.

• Automation systems: average changes run from about 3% at the lower end to 12% at the upper end, depending on the product group.

• Measurement portfolio: the stated averages range from about 8% to 10%.

• Connectivity and power: the announced span is approximately 3% to 12%, with industrial communication software listed at 10%–11%.

Procurement Timeline

The practical dividing line is September 9. Buyers should check how their supplier treats quotation validity, order acceptance and price-group assignment around the effective date. A quotation issued before the date may not automatically guarantee old pricing if its validity expires or the final order is submitted later.

Recommended Review for Open Projects

1. Match each bill-of-material item to its exact Siemens order number and product group.

2. Reconfirm budget allowances for PLC, PCS 7, instrumentation, networking and power-supply packages.

3. Ask for current delivery estimates where electronic component availability affects schedule risk.

4. Record the quotation expiry date and the commercial basis used for each revised price.

Siemens notes that the published adjustments are averages for reference. Actual changes can differ within each price group, so final purchasing decisions should use a current formal quotation rather than the summary percentages alone.

Source: Siemens Ltd. China, Digital Industries, Process Automation customer and partner price adjustment notice. The published percentages are average reference adjustments; actual changes may differ between price groups. Confirm final pricing with the relevant Siemens representative.