Product Code: SE 9530
The global actuators market is expected to be valued at USD 71.22 billion in 2025 and USD 100.41 billion in 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period. Actuators are key enablers of motion and control across various sectors, such as industrial automation, automotive, aerospace, energy, and robotics. The actuator technology enables automation, performance optimization, and enhanced operational efficiency by converting energy into precise mechanical motion.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Billion) |
Segments | By Actuation, Type, Application, Vertical and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Europe, APAC, RoW |
The integration of smart actuators with sensors, IoT connectivity, and predictive maintenance capabilities further amplifies their value, making them a cornerstone of Industry 4.0 and smart infrastructure. The shift toward electric actuators is driven by sustainability goals, energy efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. This accelerates the adoption of actuators, particularly in automotive electrification and renewable energy system applications. Its alignment with digital transformation and industrial automation initiatives strengthens competitiveness, as organizations increasingly leverage actuator technologies for intelligent, efficient, and data-driven operations.
"Hydraulic actuation segment held the second-largest share of the actuators market in 2024"
The hydraulic actuation segment captured the second-largest share of the actuators market in 2024, primarily due to their ability to generate extremely high force and torque, making them indispensable in heavy-duty industrial, construction, aerospace, and defense applications. Hydraulic systems can efficiently handle large loads with high precision and reliability, especially in environments that demand rugged performance under extreme pressures and conditions. Their widespread use in oil & gas, mining, marine, and heavy machinery sectors contributes to steady demand. However, they are often considered less energy-efficient, bulkier, and require more maintenance than electric actuators, limiting their dominance.
"By vertical, the electronics & electrical segment is expected to witness highest CAGR during the forecast period"
The electronics and electrical vertical is emerging as the fastest-growing end user in the actuators market due to the rapid expansion of automation, miniaturization, and the increasing integration of advanced motion-control systems in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and data storage devices. Electronics manufacturing requires high precision, repeatability, and speed-qualities that actuators are uniquely positioned to deliver, particularly in applications such as robotic arms for PCB assembly, wafer handling in semiconductor fabs, and micro-positioning in optics and displays. Furthermore, the rising demand for smartphones, IoT devices, EV batteries, and 5G infrastructure drives large-scale production, pushing manufacturers to adopt more efficient, automated systems where actuators are core components.
"Middle East is likely to be the fastest-growing region in the actuators market from 2025 to 2030"
The Middle East is expected to witness the fastest growth rate in the actuators market during the forecast period due to expanding infrastructure projects and the increasing investment in automation technologies. Governments in these regions push for economic diversification, particularly in the Middle East, where oil-dependent economies invest heavily in manufacturing, renewable energy, and smart infrastructure that rely on advanced actuators for efficiency and control.
The study contains insights from various industry experts, including actuator providers, Tier 1 companies, and end users. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type - Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 25%
- By Designation- C-level Executives - 48%, Directors - 33%, and Others - 19%
- By Region-North America - 35%, Europe - 18%, Asia Pacific - 40%, and RoW - 7%
The actuators market is dominated by a few globally established players, such as Emerson Electric Co. (US), PARKER HANNIFIN CORP (US), ABB (Switzerland), Rockwell Automation (US), and SMC Corporation (Japan). The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the actuators market and their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage:
The report segments the actuators market and forecasts its size by actuation, application, type, vertical, and region. The report also discusses the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges pertaining to the market. It gives a detailed view of the market across four main regions-North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW. A supply chain analysis has been included in the report, along with the key players and their competitive analysis of the actuators ecosystem.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report:
- Analysis of key drivers (Shift from hydraulic and pneumatic systems to electric actuation, Integration of sensors and embedded intelligence into actuators, Rising demand for actuators in healthcare), restraints (High switching costs in capital-intensive industries), opportunities (Harnessing industrial automation and AI to unlock new value, Capitalizing on retrofit demand and servitization of legacy systems, Increased spending on renewable sources of energy for power generation), and challenges (Issues of leakage in pneumatic and hydraulic actuators, ensuring cybersecurity and functional safety in smart actuators)
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and new product launches in the actuators market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the actuators market across varied regions
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the actuators market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players, such as Emerson Electric Co. (US), PARKER HANNIFIN CORP (US), ABB (Switzerland), Rockwell Automation (US), and SMC Corporation (Japan), in the actuators market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
- 1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
- 1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
- 1.6 LIMITATIONS
- 1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources
- 2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 List of primary interview participants
- 2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary interviews
- 2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources
- 2.1.2.4 Key industry insights
- 2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION METHODOLOGY
- 2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
- 2.2.1.1 Approach to arrive at market size using bottom-up analysis (demand side)
- 2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
- 2.2.2.1 Approach to arrive at market size using top-down analysis (supply side)
- 2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
- 2.6 RISK ANALYSIS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ACTUATORS MARKET
- 4.2 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY ACTUATION
- 4.3 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 4.4 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 4.5 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY VERTICAL
- 4.6 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Shift from hydraulic and pneumatic systems to electric actuation
- 5.2.1.2 Integration of sensors and embedded intelligence into actuators
- 5.2.1.3 Rising demand from healthcare
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 High switching costs in capital-intensive industries
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Harnessing industrial automation and AI
- 5.2.3.2 Capitalizing on retrofit demand and servitization of legacy systems
- 5.2.3.3 Increased spending on renewable sources of energy for power generation
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 Issues of leakage in pneumatic and hydraulic actuators
- 5.2.4.2 Ensuring cybersecurity and functional safety in smart actuators
- 5.3 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 PROMINENT COMPANIES
- 5.3.2 PRIVATE AND SMALL ENTERPRISES
- 5.3.3 APPLICATIONS
- 5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.5 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 5.5.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 5.5.2 STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
- 5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 5.6.1 SELLING PRICE OF KEY ACTUATOR PRODUCTS
- 5.6.2 INDICATIVE PRICING OF ACTUATORS, BY TYPE
- 5.6.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE RANGE OF ACTUATOR, BY REGION
- 5.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 5.7.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 841229)
- 5.7.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 841229)
- 5.8 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 5.9 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 5.9.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.9.1.1 Smart actuators for Industry 4.0
- 5.9.2 COMPLIMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.9.2.1 Artificial muscles
- 5.9.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.9.3.1 Power electronics
- 5.10 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
- 5.12 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.12.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.12.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.12.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.12.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.13.1 STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 5.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026
- 5.15 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 5.16 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON ACTUATORS MARKET
- 5.17 IMPACT OF 2025 US TARIFF ON ACTUATORS MARKET
- 5.17.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.17.2 KEY TARIFF RATES
- 5.17.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS
- 5.17.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRIES/REGIONS
- 5.17.4.1 US
- 5.17.4.2 Europe
- 5.17.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.17.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES
6 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY ACTUATION
- 6.1 INTRODUCTION
- 6.2 ELECTRIC
- 6.2.1 HIGHER EFFICIENCY AND LEVEL OF CONTROL TO INCREASE ADOPTION
- 6.3 HYDRAULIC
- 6.3.1 DEMAND IN HIGH-FORCE APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
- 6.4 PNEUMATIC
- 6.4.1 ADOPTION IN FOOD & BEVERAGES AND OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE DEMAND
- 6.5 OTHERS
- 6.5.1 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THERMAL, PIEZOELECTRIC, AND HYBRID ACTUATORS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH
7 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
- 7.2.1 NEED FOR ENHANCING QUALITY AND INCREASING FLEXIBILITY OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.3 ROBOTICS
- 7.3.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF ROBOTICS ACROSS AUTOMOTIVE AND ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 7.3.2 INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS
- 7.3.3 SERVICE ROBOTS
- 7.4 VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
- 7.4.1 INCREASING AUTONOMY LEVELS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AUTOMATED VALVE CONTROLS AND SUSPENSION MECHANISMS TO DRIVE MARKET
8 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 LINEAR ACTUATORS
- 8.2.1 ROD TYPE
- 8.2.2 SCREW TYPE
- 8.2.3 BELT TYPE
- 8.3 ROTARY ACTUATORS
- 8.3.1 MOTORS
- 8.3.2 BLADDER & VANE
- 8.3.3 PISTON TYPE
9 ACTUATORS MARKET, BY VERTICAL
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 FOOD & BEVERAGES
- 9.2.1 AUTOMATION IN FOOD & BEVERAGE SECTOR DRIVING DEMAND FOR SMART AND HYGIENIC ACTUATORS
- 9.3 OIL & GAS
- 9.3.1 NEED FOR PRECISE FLOW CONTROL AND EMISSIONS REDUCTION TO DRIVE MARKET GROWTH
- 9.4 METALS, MINING & MACHINERY
- 9.4.1 DEMAND FOR RELIABLE MOTION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS IN DEMANDING OPERATIONS TO FUEL ADOPTION
- 9.5 POWER GENERATION
- 9.5.1 ELECTRIC ACTUATORS INCREASINGLY USED IN AUXILIARY SYSTEMS AND BALANCE-OF-PLANT OPERATIONS
- 9.6 CHEMICALS, PAPER & PLASTICS
- 9.6.1 ADOPTION OF ADVANCED ACTUATORS INCREASING TO ENSURE RELIABLE QUALITY AND CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE
- 9.7 PHARMACEUTICALS & HEALTHCARE
- 9.7.1 STRINGENT REGULATIONS FOR HYGIENE AND INCREASED DEMAND FOR SURGICAL ROBOTS TO DRIVE GROWTH
- 9.8 AUTOMOTIVE
- 9.8.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR TO INCREASE ADOPTION OF SMART ACTUATORS
- 9.9 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- 9.9.1 ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATORS INCREASING IN SECONDARY SYSTEMS
- 9.10 MARINE
- 9.10.1 INCREASED USE IN COMMERCIAL SHIPBUILDING TO DRIVE SEGMENTAL GROWTH
- 9.11 ELECTRONICS & ELECTRICAL
- 9.11.1 NEED FOR ENHANCED CONTROL EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN HIGH-TECH MANUFACTURING TO DRIVE DEMAND
- 9.12 CONSTRUCTION
- 9.12.1 INCREASING ADOPTION FOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT PRECISION AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE TO DRIVE MARKET
- 9.13 UTILITIES
- 9.13.1 INCREASED DEMAND FOR LOGISTICS, AGRICULTURE, AND FIELD ROBOTS TO DRIVE SEGMENTAL GROWTH
- 9.14 HOUSEHOLD & ENTERTAINMENT
- 9.14.1 INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICE ROBOTS IN DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS TO BOOST DEMAND
- 9.15 AGRICULTURE
- 9.15.1 INCREASING MECHANIZATION TO DRIVE ADOPTION
10 REGIONAL ANALYSIS
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 10.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
- 10.2.2 US
- 10.2.2.1 Increase adoption of Industry 4.0 to drive market
- 10.2.3 CANADA
- 10.2.3.1 Rising demand for linear actuators to drive market
- 10.3 EUROPE
- 10.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
- 10.3.2 GERMANY
- 10.3.2.1 Thriving automotive and manufacturing industries to drive market
- 10.3.3 UK
- 10.3.3.1 Increasing demand from oil & gas industry to drive market
- 10.3.4 FRANCE
- 10.3.4.1 Presence of major aerospace & defense manufacturers to drive market
- 10.3.5 ITALY
- 10.3.5.1 Presence of major automobile and food & beverages manufacturers to drive market
- 10.3.6 RUSSIA
- 10.3.6.1 Diverse industrial landscape to support market growth
- 10.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
- 10.4 ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.4.2 CHINA
- 10.4.2.1 Presence of major industries to drive market growth
- 10.4.3 INDIA
- 10.4.3.1 Presence of flourishing steel and textile industries to drive market
- 10.4.4 JAPAN
- 10.4.4.1 Increasing production in industries to drive demand
- 10.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
- 10.4.5.1 Presence of major automotive and electronics manufacturers to drive market
- 10.4.6 AUSTRALIA
- 10.4.6.1 Advancements in automation technologies across industries to boost demand
- 10.4.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.5 MIDDLE EAST
- 10.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR MIDDLE EAST
- 10.5.2 GCC COUNTRIES
- 10.5.2.1 Industrialization and infrastructure development to drive growth
- 10.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
- 10.5.2.2.1 Economic diversification efforts to drive market
- 10.5.2.3 UAE
- 10.5.2.3.1 Technological advancement and infrastructure development to support market growth
- 10.5.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST
- 10.6 REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)
- 10.6.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW
- 10.6.2 LATIN AMERICA
- 10.6.3 AFRICA
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
- 11.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020-2024
- 11.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024
- 11.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 11.6 PRODUCT COMPARISON
- 11.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 11.7.1 STARS
- 11.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 11.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 11.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 11.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
- 11.7.5.1 Company footprint
- 11.7.5.2 Region footprint
- 11.7.5.3 Actuation footprint
- 11.7.5.4 Type footprint
- 11.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 11.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 11.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 11.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
- 11.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
- 11.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
- 11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 11.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- 11.9.2 DEALS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
- 12.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 12.1.1 EMERSON ELECTRIC CO.
- 12.1.1.1 Business overview
- 12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.1.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.1.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.1.3.2 Deals
- 12.1.1.4 MnM View
- 12.1.1.4.1 Right to win
- 12.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.2 ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
- 12.1.2.1 Business overview
- 12.1.2.2 Products offered
- 12.1.2.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.2.4 MnM View
- 12.1.2.4.1 Right to win
- 12.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.3 PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
- 12.1.3.1 Business overview
- 12.1.3.2 Products offered
- 12.1.3.3 MnM View
- 12.1.3.3.1 Right to win
- 12.1.3.3.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.3.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.4 ABB
- 12.1.4.1 Business overview
- 12.1.4.2 Products offered
- 12.1.4.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.4.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.4.4 MnM View
- 12.1.4.4.1 Right to win
- 12.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.5 SMC CORPORATION
- 12.1.5.1 Business overview
- 12.1.5.2 Products offered
- 12.1.5.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.5.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.5.4 MnM view
- 12.1.5.4.1 Right to win
- 12.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.6 MOOG INC.
- 12.1.6.1 Business overview
- 12.1.6.2 Products offered
- 12.1.7 CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
- 12.1.7.1 Business overview
- 12.1.7.2 Products offered
- 12.1.7.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.7.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.7.3.2 Other developments
- 12.1.8 REGAL REXNORD
- 12.1.8.1 Business overview
- 12.1.8.2 Products offered
- 12.1.8.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.8.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.9 ROTORK GROUP
- 12.1.9.1 Business overview
- 12.1.9.2 Products offered
- 12.1.9.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.9.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.9.3.2 Deals
- 12.1.10 SKF GROUP
- 12.1.10.1 Business overview
- 12.1.10.2 Products offered
- 12.1.11 MISUMI GROUP INC.
- 12.1.11.1 Business overview
- 12.1.11.2 Products offered
- 12.1.12 IMI
- 12.1.12.1 Business overview
- 12.1.12.2 Products offered
- 12.1.13 EATON
- 12.1.13.1 Business overview
- 12.1.13.2 Products offered
- 12.1.14 TOLOMATIC
- 12.1.14.1 Business overview
- 12.1.14.2 Products offered
- 12.1.14.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.14.3.1 Product launches
- 12.1.15 VENTURE MFG. CO.
- 12.1.15.1 Business overview
- 12.1.15.2 Products offered
- 12.2 OTHER PLAYERS
- 12.2.1 INTELLIGENT ACTUATOR, INC.
- 12.2.2 HARMONIC DRIVE LLC
- 12.2.3 NOOK INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 12.2.4 SHOGHI COMMUNICATION LTD.
- 12.2.5 DVG AUTOMATION SPA
- 12.2.6 MACRON DYNAMICS
- 12.2.7 ROTOMATION INC.
- 12.2.8 PEGASUS ACTUATORS GMBH
- 12.2.9 KINITICS AUTOMATION
- 12.2.10 FESTO
13 APPENDIX
- 13.1 INSIGHTS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS
- 13.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 13.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 13.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 13.5 RELATED REPORTS
- 13.6 AUTHOR DETAILS