Hydraulic and Electric Linear Actuators Market Report 2025

This Hydraulic and Electric Linear Actuators market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The hydraulic and electric linear actuators market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $68.42 billion in 2024 to $76.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial automation, increasing adoption of linear actuators, increasing demand for precise and controlled linear motion, increasing utilization of hydraulic linear actuators, and growth in demand for automated production.

The hydraulic and electric linear actuators market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $114.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued growth in industrial automation and robotics, an increasing focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, ongoing developments in linear actuator technology, rising demand for customizable and versatile linear actuator solutions, and expanding usage of linear actuators in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include automation in manufacturing, integration of IoT technologies, customizable linear actuator solutions tailored to specific industry needs, continuous advancements in actuator technology, and adoption of automation technologies.

The growing demand for automation is projected to drive the expansion of the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market. Automation refers to the use of technology to perform tasks or processes independently, reducing the need for human intervention while improving productivity and consistency. This demand for automation is increasing due to the need for greater efficiency, productivity, and cost savings in manufacturing and business operations. Hydraulic and electric linear actuators are integral to automation, providing precise and controlled movement and force in machinery, thus improving efficiency and accuracy in industrial processes. For example, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based robotics research organization, reported in September 2023 that factories worldwide installed 553,052 industrial robots in 2022, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. As a result, the growing emphasis on automation is driving the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market.

Key players in the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as industrial positioning actuators, to offer reliable, versatile, and user-friendly motion control solutions for diverse industrial applications. Industrial positioning actuators are devices designed to precisely control the position of machinery or components in automated systems, thereby enhancing accuracy and efficiency in manufacturing and assembly processes. For instance, in May 2023, Motion Plus LLC, a US-based precision motion and control solutions provider, introduced the Motus1 (M1) industrial positioning actuator. This linear positioner, which uses belt and screw drives, is suitable for a range of applications including assembly lines, gantries, material handling, packaging, and palletizing. The M1 actuator, featuring ingress protection (IP) 54 standards with stainless-steel strip sealing and an optional seal kit, ensures reliable motion control. Its advanced belt and screw drive technology provides precise and high-quality alignment for industrial purposes.

In September 2023, Emerson Electric Co., a US-based technology and engineering firm, acquired Afag Holding AG for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens Emerson's factory automation capabilities by integrating Afag's advanced electric linear motion solutions with Emerson's pneumatic technology, thereby broadening its market presence. Afag Holding AG, based in Switzerland, is a manufacturer of assembly automation components, including electric linear actuators.

Major companies operating in the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market are Eaton Corporation plc, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., SKF Group AB, Bosch Rexroth AG, Thomson Industries Inc., Ametek Inc., SMC Corporation, Flowserve Corp., Moog Inc., KYB Corporation, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Rotork plc, SCHUNK SE & Co. KG., Timotion Technology Co Ltd, Bimba Manufacturing Co, Power-Packer inc., Tolomatic Inc, LINAK AKTIESELSKAB, Kyntronics Inc., Römheld GmbH Friedrichshütte, Actuonix Motion Devices Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market in 2023. The regions covered in the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hydraulic and electric linear actuators market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Hydraulic and electric linear actuators are devices that convert energy into linear motion. Hydraulic actuators use fluid pressure to generate high force, making them suitable for demanding applications, while electric actuators use electric motors to provide precise control and efficiency. By combining these technologies, systems can utilize the power of hydraulics alongside the precision and responsiveness of electric actuation, thereby enhancing performance in various industrial applications.

The main types of linear actuators are hydraulic and electric. Hydraulic actuators use pressurized fluid to create linear motion and are typically employed in high-force applications such as heavy machinery and industrial automation. These actuators can be categorized by their force capacity into three ranges, up to 250 pounds, 250 pounds to 1,000 pounds, and above 1,000 pounds. They are available from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket. The end-user industries for these actuators include manufacturing and industrial automation, aerospace, construction and heavy machinery, oil and gas, mining, automotive, marine, power generation, renewable energy, and more.

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The hydraulic and electric linear actuators market consists of sales of hydraulic cylinders, double-acting and single-acting hydraulic actuators, electric actuators, ball screw actuators, belt drive actuators, and control systems with sensors and feedback devices. 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.

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