Actuators Market by Actuation (Electric, Hydraulic, Pneumatic), Type (Linear, Rotary), Application (Industrial Automation, Robotics, Vehicle Equipment), Vertical (Power Generation, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense) and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
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