Linear Actuator Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The linear actuator market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $41.25 billion in 2024 to $44.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased automation in manufacturing, advancements in robotics, miniaturization of devices, integration with the internet of things (IoT), rising demand for electric vehicles.

The linear actuator market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.72 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to brakes, EGR, and turbo applications in automotive industry, projected market growth, increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions, strong presence of existing vendors, growing demand for compact and lightweight actuators. Major trends in the forecast period include increased automation in manufacturing, advancements in robotics, miniaturization of devices, integration with the internet of things (IoT), rising demand for electric vehicles.

The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is anticipated to drive growth in the linear actuator market in the coming years. EVs are vehicles powered, fully or partially, by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries. Younger generations, who tend to be more environmentally aware and receptive to emerging technologies, are contributing to the surge in EV adoption. Linear actuators play a critical role in electric vehicles, enabling precise control over features such as seat adjustments, window positioning, and automated door systems, which enhance passenger comfort and safety. For example, the International Energy Agency, a France-based autonomous intergovernmental organization, reported that electric car sales in the first quarter of 2024 rose by about 25% compared to the same period in 2023. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles is a significant factor driving the linear actuator market.

Major companies in the linear actuator market are innovating to provide advanced products such as the motus1 (m1) industrial positioning actuator, which converts rotary motion into linear motion for precise positioning in various applications. Motion Plus LLC, a US-based automation company, launched the motus1 (m1) industrial positioning actuator in May 2023. This actuator is designed for use in assembly lines, gantries, material handling, packaging, and palletizing, offering IP 54-compliant protection with stainless-steel strip sealing and an optional seal kit. The m1 actuator ensures accurate alignment control in industrial applications through its sophisticated belt and screw drive technology, providing reliable motion management.

In September 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a US-based company specializing in linear actuators, purchased Afag Holding AG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enhances Emerson's manufacturing automation capabilities and expands its motion portfolio by combining Afag's electric linear motion solutions with Emerson's pneumatic motion technologies. Afag Holding AG, based in Switzerland, provides electric linear motion and handling automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the linear actuator market report are Parker Hannifin Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, SMC Corporation, IAI America Inc., Flowserve Corporation, Tsubakimoto Europe B.V., Kollmorgen Corporation, LINAK A/S, TiMOTION Technology Co. Ltd., ElectroCraft, Rollon Corp., Exlar Automation, Progressive Automations Inc., Lin Engineering Inc., Tolomatic Inc., Fabco-Air Inc., PBC Linear, DUFF NORTON AUSTRALIA, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, Helix Linear Technologies, REGNER, Venture Manufacturing Co., Actuonix Motion Devices, Burr Engineering & Development Company, Del-Tron Precision Inc, Moticont, Tusk Direct Inc., ISOTECH INC.

North America was the largest region in the linear actuator market in 2024. The regions covered in the linear actuator market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the linear actuator market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The linear actuator market consists of sales of ball screw linear actuators, rack and pinion linear actuators, and linear voice coil actuators. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

A linear actuator is a device that converts energy, such as electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic, into straight-line mechanical motion. It can be used to lift, lower, slide, or tilt machinery or materials. Linear actuators are commonly used in various applications, including manufacturing plants, robots, industrial machinery, and home automation systems.

The main types of material in a linear actuator are aluminum, steel, and zinc. Aluminum is a silvery-white, lightweight, and ductile metal often chosen as a material for the construction of linear actuator components due to its lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, ease of machining, cost-effectiveness, good thermal conductivity, and recyclability. Linear actuators are categorized by operation mechanism into mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical actuators. The end-user category includes construction, aerospace, and defense, industrial, automotive, and others.

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