The global automotive actuators market size reached USD 29.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the analyst expects the market to reach USD 46.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.81% during 2025-2033.
Automotive actuators are an indispensable integrated component of electronic control systems in commercial and passenger vehicles. They mainly control various automobile mechanisms and bring them into motion by converting and supplying energy generated from various sources, including electricity and hydraulics. Automotive actuators comprise internal relays inside the engine system, which assist in activating control valves.
They also regulate throttles for directing airflow in the climate management systems, operate power liftgates, and adjust engine flywheel rotation speed and torque to optimize overall vehicular efficiency and performance. Besides this, automotive actuators are extensively used in industrial procedures to operate valves, fluid couplings, and dampers. At present, they are commercially available in hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic variants.
These mechanical systems do not require fuel that causes internal combustion in the engine and produces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In line with this, the introduction of intelligent automotive actuators with smart sensors, control units, and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to sense the speed and movement of the vehicle and calculate the distance between the object and the automobile is propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as the growing sales of autonomous cars and the widespread installation of automotive actuators in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigerants, are creating a positive outlook for the market.
Automotive actuators are an indispensable integrated component of electronic control systems in commercial and passenger vehicles. They mainly control various automobile mechanisms and bring them into motion by converting and supplying energy generated from various sources, including electricity and hydraulics. Automotive actuators comprise internal relays inside the engine system, which assist in activating control valves.
They also regulate throttles for directing airflow in the climate management systems, operate power liftgates, and adjust engine flywheel rotation speed and torque to optimize overall vehicular efficiency and performance. Besides this, automotive actuators are extensively used in industrial procedures to operate valves, fluid couplings, and dampers. At present, they are commercially available in hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic variants.
Automotive Actuators Market Trends:
With the significant expansion in the automotive industry, there has been an increasing demand for downsizing vehicle engines to enhance fuel efficiency, which is primarily driving the automotive actuators market toward growth. Moreover, the rising security concerns and the growing incidences of road accidents due to drunken driving, rash driving, and control loss have further facilitated the extensive installation of automotive actuators in cars. Additionally, escalating environmental consciousness has prompted governments of several countries to promote the incorporation of electric and hydraulic automotive actuators in vehicles, which is contributing to the market growth.These mechanical systems do not require fuel that causes internal combustion in the engine and produces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In line with this, the introduction of intelligent automotive actuators with smart sensors, control units, and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to sense the speed and movement of the vehicle and calculate the distance between the object and the automobile is propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as the growing sales of autonomous cars and the widespread installation of automotive actuators in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigerants, are creating a positive outlook for the market.
Key Market Segmentation:
This report provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive actuators market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, motion, vehicle type and sales channel.Breakup by Product:
- Brake Actuators
- HVAC Actuators
- Headlamp Actuators
- Grill Shutter Actuators
- Seat Actuators
- Coolant and Refrigerant Valve Actuators
- Others
Breakup by Motion:
- Linear
- Rotatory
Breakup by Vehicle Type:
- Passenger Vehicles
- Commercial Vehicles
- Others
Breakup by Sales Channel:
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Aftermarket
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BorgWarner Inc., Continental AG, CTS Corporation, DENSO Corporation, EFI Automotive, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Faurecia SE), Hitachi Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, MAHLE GmbH, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH and Stoneridge Inc.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- What was the size of the global automotive actuators market in 2024?
- What is the expected growth rate of the global automotive actuators market during 2025-2033?
- What are the key factors driving the global automotive actuators market?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive actuators market?
- What is the breakup of the global automotive actuators market based on the product?
- What is the breakup of the global automotive actuators market based on the motion?
- What are the key regions in the global automotive actuators market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global automotive actuators market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Automotive Actuators Market
6 Market Breakup by Product
7 Market Breakup by Motion
8 Market Breakup by Vehicle Type
9 Market Breakup by Sales Channel
10 Market Breakup by Region
11 SWOT Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- BorgWarner Inc.
- Continental AG
- CTS Corporation
- DENSO Corporation
- EFI Automotive
- HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Faurecia SE)
- Hitachi Ltd.
- Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
- MAHLE GmbH
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Nidec Corporation
- Robert Bosch GmbH
- Stoneridge Inc.
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 147 |
| Published | April 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 29.7 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 46.3 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 13 |
