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Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Jul 02, 2025
Length 156 Pages
SKU # BOSS20193681

Description

Report Overview

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Soft Starters are critical components in industrial and commercial applications, designed to control the speed and torque of electric motors while optimizing energy efficiency and reducing mechanical stress. VFDs adjust motor speed by varying the frequency and voltage of the power supply, enabling precise control for applications like pumps, fans, and conveyor systems, whereas Soft Starters gradually ramp up motor voltage to minimize inrush current and mechanical wear during startup. The global market for these systems is driven by rising industrial automation, stringent energy efficiency regulations, and the growing adoption of smart manufacturing technologies. Key industries, including oil & gas, water treatment, HVAC, and mining, heavily rely on these devices to enhance operational performance and reduce energy consumption. Geographically, Asia-Pacific dominates demand due to rapid industrialization, while North America and Europe focus on retrofitting aging infrastructure with energy-efficient solutions. Competition is intense among major players like ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Rockwell Automation, with innovation centered on IoT integration, predictive maintenance, and compact designs. However, high initial costs and technical complexities remain barriers for smaller enterprises, though long-term energy savings and operational benefits continue to fuel market expansion. Emerging trends include the integration of AI-driven analytics and wireless connectivity, further broadening their applications in smart factories and sustainable energy systems.

The global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters market size was estimated at USD 2795.75 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.50% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters market in any manner.

Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Benshaw

ABB

Eaton

INVT Electric

Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Zest WEG

Hiconics

Yaskawa

Toshiba

Purcee Industrial Controls

Hitachi

Danfoss

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Variable Frequency Drive

Soft Starter

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Mining

Electric Power

Chemical Industry

Oil and Gas

Ship

Other

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

Key Reasons to Buy this Report:

Access to date statistics compiled by our researchers. These provide you with historical and forecast data, which is analyzed to tell you why your market is set to change

This enables you to anticipate market changes to remain ahead of your competitors

You will be able to copy data from the Excel spreadsheet straight into your marketing plans, business presentations, or other strategic documents

The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

156 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Segment by Type
1.2.2 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production
9.4.1 North America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production
9.5.1 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Benshaw
10.1.1 Benshaw Basic Information
10.1.2 Benshaw Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.1.3 Benshaw Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Benshaw Business Overview
10.1.5 Benshaw SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Benshaw Recent Developments
10.2 ABB
10.2.1 ABB Basic Information
10.2.2 ABB Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.2.3 ABB Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.2.4 ABB Business Overview
10.2.5 ABB SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 ABB Recent Developments
10.3 Eaton
10.3.1 Eaton Basic Information
10.3.2 Eaton Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.3.3 Eaton Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.3.4 Eaton Business Overview
10.3.5 Eaton SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 Eaton Recent Developments
10.4 INVT Electric
10.4.1 INVT Electric Basic Information
10.4.2 INVT Electric Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.4.3 INVT Electric Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.4.4 INVT Electric Business Overview
10.4.5 INVT Electric Recent Developments
10.5 Rockwell Automation
10.5.1 Rockwell Automation Basic Information
10.5.2 Rockwell Automation Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.5.3 Rockwell Automation Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Rockwell Automation Business Overview
10.5.5 Rockwell Automation Recent Developments
10.6 Siemens
10.6.1 Siemens Basic Information
10.6.2 Siemens Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.6.3 Siemens Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Siemens Business Overview
10.6.5 Siemens Recent Developments
10.7 Zest WEG
10.7.1 Zest WEG Basic Information
10.7.2 Zest WEG Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.7.3 Zest WEG Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.7.4 Zest WEG Business Overview
10.7.5 Zest WEG Recent Developments
10.8 Hiconics
10.8.1 Hiconics Basic Information
10.8.2 Hiconics Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.8.3 Hiconics Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.8.4 Hiconics Business Overview
10.8.5 Hiconics Recent Developments
10.9 Yaskawa
10.9.1 Yaskawa Basic Information
10.9.2 Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.9.3 Yaskawa Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.9.4 Yaskawa Business Overview
10.9.5 Yaskawa Recent Developments
10.10 Toshiba
10.10.1 Toshiba Basic Information
10.10.2 Toshiba Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.10.3 Toshiba Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Toshiba Business Overview
10.10.5 Toshiba Recent Developments
10.11 Purcee Industrial Controls
10.11.1 Purcee Industrial Controls Basic Information
10.11.2 Purcee Industrial Controls Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.11.3 Purcee Industrial Controls Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Purcee Industrial Controls Business Overview
10.11.5 Purcee Industrial Controls Recent Developments
10.12 Hitachi
10.12.1 Hitachi Basic Information
10.12.2 Hitachi Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.12.3 Hitachi Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Hitachi Business Overview
10.12.5 Hitachi Recent Developments
10.13 Danfoss
10.13.1 Danfoss Basic Information
10.13.2 Danfoss Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Overview
10.13.3 Danfoss Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Product Market Performance
10.13.4 Danfoss Business Overview
10.13.5 Danfoss Recent Developments
11 Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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