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Global Gear Motors Market Size Study & Forecast, by Product (Gearbox & Gear Motor), by Gear Type (Helical, Planetary, Helical-Bevel, Worm, & Others), by Rated Power, by Torque (Up to 10,000 Nm, Above 10,000 Nm) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Published Nov 15, 2024
Length 285 Pages
SKU # BIZW20295453

Description

The Global Gear Motors Market is currently valued at approximately USD 28.38 billion in 2024 and is poised to expand at a remarkable CAGR of over 5.80% throughout the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Gear motors, the seamless fusion of an electric motor with a reduction gear train, have emerged as vital components in modern industrial systems due to their ability to deliver efficient torque at reduced speeds. These integrated systems not only streamline power transmission but also enhance machine durability, energy efficiency, and overall productivity—making them indispensable in automation, robotics, and heavy machinery. Rising demand from industries like packaging, mining, steel, and material handling is significantly accelerating adoption. Furthermore, the shift toward compact, high-performance machinery with improved controllability is propelling manufacturers to integrate gear motors that support precision operations under variable load conditions.

A fundamental growth accelerator for the gear motors market lies in the widespread surge of automation across industries. As manufacturing sectors across the globe embrace digital transformation, the demand for robust motion control systems such as gear motors has risen dramatically. Additionally, advancements in mechatronics and motor control algorithms, along with the integration of IoT and AI-driven sensors, are driving the development of smart gear motors capable of predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring. Moreover, as end-users increasingly prioritize energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction, gear motors with high-efficiency ratings (IE3 and above) are being rapidly deployed in compliance with global regulatory mandates. However, the market does encounter challenges including high initial investment, compatibility constraints with certain machinery, and competition from direct-drive technologies in specialized applications.

Regionally, North America continues to command a prominent share in the global gear motors landscape, backed by its robust industrial infrastructure, automation-first manufacturing ethos, and widespread presence of key OEMs. The United States, in particular, is investing heavily in smart manufacturing and industrial robotics, further fueling gear motor demand. Europe, driven by Germany, France, and Italy, is also a key contributor, benefitting from its strong automotive, wind energy, and mechanical engineering base. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing market, with China, India, Japan, and South Korea spearheading the surge. These countries are aggressively investing in infrastructure development, export-oriented manufacturing, and smart city initiatives—all of which require advanced automation solutions powered by gear motors. Additionally, rising labor costs and the growing adoption of Industry 4.0 principles in APAC are creating a fertile ground for accelerated market expansion.

Major market players included in this report are:
• Siemens AG
• ABB Ltd.
• SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG
• Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
• Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Dana Incorporated
• Nidec Corporation
• Nord Drivesystems
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG
• Flender GmbH
• Elecon Engineering Company Limited
• Renold PLC
• Rossi S.p.A.

Global Gear Motors Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025–2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Product:
• Gearbox
• Gear Motor

By Gear Type:
• Helical
• Planetary
• Helical-Bevel
• Worm
• Others

By Rated Power:
• (Segment-specific values can be inserted upon data availability)

By Torque:
• Up to 10,000 Nm
• Above 10,000 Nm

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Table of Contents

285 Pages
Chapter 1. Global Gear Motors Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Gear Motors Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Gear Motors Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rising demand for automated and energy-efficient systems
3.2.2. Increasing industrial automation and smart factory deployments
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. High initial investment cost for advanced gear motor systems
3.3.2. Technical limitations in specific industrial use cases
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Integration of IoT-enabled smart gear motors for predictive maintenance
3.4.2. Expansion of renewable energy and robotics sectors driving gear motor demand
Chapter 4. Global Gear Motors Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Gear Motors Market Size & Forecasts by Product 2025–2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Gearbox
5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.2.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
5.3. Gear Motor
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Gear Motors Market Size & Forecasts by Gear Type 2025–2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Helical
6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.2.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
6.3. Planetary
6.4. Helical-Bevel
6.5. Worm
6.6. Others
Chapter 7. Global Gear Motors Market Size & Forecasts by Rated Power 2025–2035
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Rated Power Segments
7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Global Gear Motors Market Size & Forecasts by Torque 2025–2035
8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Up to 10,000 Nm
8.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
8.2.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
8.3. Above 10,000 Nm
8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
8.3.2. Market Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 9. Global Gear Motors Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
9.1. Global Gear Motors Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America Gear Motors Market
9.3.1. U.S. Gear Motors Market
9.3.1.1. Product Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
9.3.1.2. Gear Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
9.3.2. Canada Gear Motors Market
9.3.2.1. Product Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
9.3.2.2. Gear Type Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2025–2035
9.4. Europe Gear Motors Market
9.4.1. UK
9.4.2. Germany
9.4.3. France
9.4.4. Spain
9.4.5. Italy
9.4.6. Rest of Europe
9.5. Asia Pacific Gear Motors Market
9.5.1. China
9.5.2. India
9.5.3. Japan
9.5.4. Australia
9.5.5. South Korea
9.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.6. Latin America Gear Motors Market
9.6.1. Brazil
9.6.2. Mexico
9.7. Middle East and Africa Gear Motors Market
9.7.1. UAE
9.7.2. Saudi Arabia
9.7.3. South Africa
9.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. Siemens AG
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Key Executives
10.2.3. Company Snapshot
10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
10.2.5. Product/Services Port
10.2.6. Recent Development
10.2.7. Market Strategies
10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. ABB Ltd.
10.4. SEW-Eurodrive GmbH & Co KG
10.5. Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
10.6. Emerson Electric Co.
10.7. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
10.8. Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.
10.9. Dana Incorporated
10.10. Nidec Corporation
10.11. Nord Drivesystems
10.12. ZF Friedrichshafen AG
10.13. Flender GmbH
10.14. Elecon Engineering Company Limited
10.15. Renold PLC
10.16. Rossi S.p.A.
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Gear Motors Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts By Product 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts By Gear Type 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts By Rated Power 2024–2035
Table 6. Global Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts By Torque 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 11. France Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 15. China Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 16. India Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 20. Rest of Asia Pacific Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 21. Brazil Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 22. Mexico Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 23. UAE Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 24. Saudi Arabia Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 25. South Africa Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 26. Rest of MEA Gear Motors Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Gear Motors Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Global Gear Motors Market, Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Figure 4. Global Gear Motors Market, Key Trends 2025
Figure 5. Global Gear Motors Market, Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Figure 6. Global Gear Motors Market, Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. Global Gear Motors Market, PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Global Gear Motors Market, Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Gear Motors Market by Product, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Gear Motors Market by Gear Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Gear Motors Market by Rated Power, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. Gear Motors Market by Torque, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. North America Gear Motors Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Europe Gear Motors Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Gear Motors Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Latin America Gear Motors Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Gear Motors Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 18. Global Gear Motors Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2025)
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