Motor Starter Market, Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034
Description
The Global Motor Starter Market was valued at USD 7.48 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.0% to reach USD 12.05 billion by 2034.
Market growth is driven by rising demand for industrial automation, energy-efficient motor control systems, and the increasing adoption of smart manufacturing practices. Motor starters, which enable the safe initiation and operation of electric motors, are essential across industries including manufacturing, utilities, HVAC, water treatment, mining, and renewable energy. Their evolution from basic electromechanical devices to intelligent, connected systems is reshaping the industrial control landscape worldwide. The demand for energy-efficient and intelligent starters, including soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs), is surging due to regulatory pressures and the need for operational optimization. Integration with IoT and AI is enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital twin applications, reducing downtime and extending equipment life. As industries pursue decarbonization and digital transformation, motor starters are emerging as key enablers of both sustainability and productivity.
The commercial segment generated USD 1.2 billion in 2024, supported by rapid growth in HVAC installations, data center expansions, and urban infrastructure upgrades. The rise of smart buildings and green construction projects is accelerating demand for energy-efficient motor starters, particularly soft starters and VFDs, which help optimize power consumption in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Data centers, with their heavy reliance on cooling infrastructure and uninterrupted power, have become a critical growth avenue, as hyperscale operators and colocation providers prioritize reliable motor control systems to minimize downtime.
the >27 A – 90 A segment generated USD 1.6 billion in 2024, reflecting its dominant role in mid-sized industrial operations across manufacturing, water treatment, and process industries. These starters are widely applied in equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, and mid-capacity motors where reliable performance, overload protection, and ease of integration are vital. The popularity of this segment is reinforced by its compatibility with both traditional and smart automation systems, allowing end-users to balance cost-effectiveness with performance.
Asia Pacific Motor Starter Market generated USD 3.8 billion in 2024, representing more than half of the global share, making it the largest regional market. This dominance is attributed to rapid industrialization, large-scale infrastructure investments, and ongoing electrification initiatives in China, India, and Southeast Asia. In China, government-backed initiatives to expand manufacturing capacity and integrate renewable energy projects are driving high demand for both low-voltage and medium-voltage starters across industries.
Key players in the motor starter market include Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Eaton Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi Electric, Fuji Electric, WEG, Danfoss, GE Vernova, and Lovato Electric. These companies are strengthening market presence through investments in digital motor control platforms, eco-friendly designs, and regional manufacturing expansions. With the convergence of Industry 4.0, renewable energy adoption, and stricter global energy-efficiency standards, the motor starter market is poised for robust growth. Vendors are expected to focus on hybrid solutions that combine traditional starter functions with intelligent control, predictive analytics, and modular scalability positioning motor starters as vital building blocks in the era of smart, sustainable industrial ecosystems.
Market growth is driven by rising demand for industrial automation, energy-efficient motor control systems, and the increasing adoption of smart manufacturing practices. Motor starters, which enable the safe initiation and operation of electric motors, are essential across industries including manufacturing, utilities, HVAC, water treatment, mining, and renewable energy. Their evolution from basic electromechanical devices to intelligent, connected systems is reshaping the industrial control landscape worldwide. The demand for energy-efficient and intelligent starters, including soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs), is surging due to regulatory pressures and the need for operational optimization. Integration with IoT and AI is enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital twin applications, reducing downtime and extending equipment life. As industries pursue decarbonization and digital transformation, motor starters are emerging as key enablers of both sustainability and productivity.
The commercial segment generated USD 1.2 billion in 2024, supported by rapid growth in HVAC installations, data center expansions, and urban infrastructure upgrades. The rise of smart buildings and green construction projects is accelerating demand for energy-efficient motor starters, particularly soft starters and VFDs, which help optimize power consumption in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems. Data centers, with their heavy reliance on cooling infrastructure and uninterrupted power, have become a critical growth avenue, as hyperscale operators and colocation providers prioritize reliable motor control systems to minimize downtime.
the >27 A – 90 A segment generated USD 1.6 billion in 2024, reflecting its dominant role in mid-sized industrial operations across manufacturing, water treatment, and process industries. These starters are widely applied in equipment such as pumps, compressors, conveyors, and mid-capacity motors where reliable performance, overload protection, and ease of integration are vital. The popularity of this segment is reinforced by its compatibility with both traditional and smart automation systems, allowing end-users to balance cost-effectiveness with performance.
Asia Pacific Motor Starter Market generated USD 3.8 billion in 2024, representing more than half of the global share, making it the largest regional market. This dominance is attributed to rapid industrialization, large-scale infrastructure investments, and ongoing electrification initiatives in China, India, and Southeast Asia. In China, government-backed initiatives to expand manufacturing capacity and integrate renewable energy projects are driving high demand for both low-voltage and medium-voltage starters across industries.
Key players in the motor starter market include Schneider Electric, Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Eaton Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi Electric, Fuji Electric, WEG, Danfoss, GE Vernova, and Lovato Electric. These companies are strengthening market presence through investments in digital motor control platforms, eco-friendly designs, and regional manufacturing expansions. With the convergence of Industry 4.0, renewable energy adoption, and stricter global energy-efficiency standards, the motor starter market is poised for robust growth. Vendors are expected to focus on hybrid solutions that combine traditional starter functions with intelligent control, predictive analytics, and modular scalability positioning motor starters as vital building blocks in the era of smart, sustainable industrial ecosystems.
Table of Contents
224 Pages
- Chapter 1 Methodology
- 1.1 Research design
- 1.1.1 Research approach
- 1.1.2 Data collection methods
- 1.1.3 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.1.4 Base year calculation
- 1.1.5 Key trends for market estimates
- 1.2 Market definitions
- 1.3 Forecast model
- 1.4 Primary research and validation
- 1.4.1 Some of the primary sources (but not limited to)
- 1.5 Data mining sources
- 1.5.1 Secondary
- 1.5.1.1 Paid sources
- 1.5.1.2 Sources
- Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry snapshot
- 2.2 Business trends
- 2.3 Product trends
- 2.4 Protection systems trends
- 2.5 Control systems trends
- 2.6 Voltage trends
- 2.7 Current trends
- 2.8 Application trends
- 2.9 End use trends
- 2.10 Regional trends
- Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.2 Regulatory landscape
- 3.2.1 Global
- 3.2.1.1 Standards for motor starters
- 3.2.1.2 IEC 60034-2-1:2024
- 3.2.1.3 IEC 60034-1:2022 Rotating Electrical Machines: Rating and Performance
- 3.2.2 North America
- 3.2.2.1 U.S.
- 3.2.2.1.1 UL 60947-4-1A - Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - Part 4-1: Contactors and Motor-Starters
- 3.2.2.1.2 UL 60947-5-1
- 3.2.2.1.3 NEMA ISCS2 - Motor Starter Horsepower Ratings
- 3.2.2.1.4 Energy Conservation Standards for Electric Motors (DOE, EPCA)
- 3.2.2.1.5 30 CFR §
- 75.819 - Motor-starter enclosures; barriers and interlocks
- 3.2.2.2 Canada
- 3.2.2.2.1 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Section 28 - Motors and Generators
- 3.2.2.2.2 Energy Efficiency Regulations - Electric Motors (Natural Resources Canada)
- 3.2.2.2.3 CSA Standards - Electric Motors and Generators
- 3.2.2.3 Mexico
- 3.2.2.3.1 NOM-014-ENER-2025 - Small AC Electric Motors and Motor Starters
- 3.2.2.3.2 NOM-003-SCFI - Safety Requirements for Electrical Products
- 3.2.3 Europe
- 3.2.3.1 Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 - Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives69
- 3.2.3.2 Germany
- 3.2.3.2.1 Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
- 3.2.3.2.2 Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU)
- 3.2.3.2.3 VDE Standards
- 3.2.3.2.4 DIN Standards
- 3.2.3.2.5 European Union Directives
- 3.2.3.3 France
- 3.2.3.3.1 Directive 96/92/EC
- 3.2.3.3.2 Directive 2003/54/EC
- 3.2.3.3.3 Directive 2009/72/EC
- 3.2.3.4 Russia
- 3.2.3.4.1 GOST 3001141-96
- 3.2.3.4.2 Technical Regulations (TR TC 032/2013)
- 3.2.3.5 UK
- 3.2.3.5.1 Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance
- 3.2.3.5.2 British Standards (BS)
- 3.2.3.5.3 UK Legislation
- 3.2.3.5.4 European Union Directives (Applicable during EU Membership)
- 3.2.3.6 Spain
- 3.2.3.6.1 Reglamento Electrotécnico para Baja Tensión (REBT)
- 3.2.4 Asia Pacific
- 3.2.4.1 China
- 3.2.4.1.1 GB 18613-2020 - Energy Efficiency Standard for Motors
- 3.2.4.1.2 CEL007-2021 - Energy Efficiency Labelling for Motors
- 3.2.4.1.3 CCC - China Compulsory Certification for Motors
- 3.2.4.1.4 The Electric Power Law of the People's Republic of China
- 3.2.4.2 India
- 3.2.4.2.1 IS 900:1992
- 3.2.4.3 New Zealand
- 3.2.4.3.1 NZS IEC 60947-4-1:2015
- 3.2.5 Middle East & Africa
- 3.2.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 3.2.5.1.1 SASO IEC 60034-30:2013 (Energy Efficiency Requirements for Electric Motors)
- 3.2.5.2 South Africa
- 3.2.5.2.1 Electrical Machinery Regulations
- 3.2.6 Latin America
- 3.2.6.1 Brazil
- 3.2.6.1.1 NR-12: Safety in Machinery and Work Equipment
- 3.2.6.1.2 Brazil - NR-10: Safety in Electrical Installations and Services
- 3.3 Industry impact forces
- 3.3.1 Market growth drivers
- 3.3.1.1 Growing industrial automation
- 3.3.1.2 Rising demand for energy efficiency
- 3.3.1.3 Large scale integration of renewable energy
- 3.3.2 Industry pitfall
- 3.3.2.1 Rapid technological changes
- 3.4 Growth potential analysis
- 3.5 Porter's analysis
- 3.6 PESTEL analysis
- 3.7 Cost structure analysis of motor starters
- 3.7.1 Soft starters
- 3.7.2 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- 3.7.3 Across-the-line starters
- 3.7.4 Reversing starters
- 3.7.5 Hybrid motor starters
- 3.8 Price trend analysis
- 3.8.1 By region
- 3.8.2 By product
- 3.9 Emerging opportunities & trends
- 3.9.1 Industry
- 4.0 Impact
- 3.9.2 IoT & Edge Computing Integration
- 3.9.3 Artificial Intelligence & Predictive Maintenance
- 3.9.4 Emerging Market Penetration
- 3.10 Investment analysis & future outlook of the motor starter market
- Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2025
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis, by region, 2024
- 4.2.1 North America
- 4.2.2 Europe
- 4.2.3 Asia Pacific
- 4.2.4 Middle East & Africa
- 4.2.5 Latin America
- 4.3 Strategic initiatives
- 4.4 Strategic dashboard
- 4.4.1 ABB
- 4.4.1.1 Investment
- 4.4.1.2 Acquisition
- 4.4.2 WEG
- 4.4.2.1 Business expansion
- 4.4.3 Siemens
- 4.4.3.1 Investment
- 4.4.3.2 Acquisition
- 4.4.4 CG Power & Industrial Solutions
- 4.4.4.1 Acquisition
- 4.4.5 CHINT Group
- 4.4.5.1 Business expansion
- 4.4.6 Danfoss
- 4.4.6.1 Business expansion
- 4.4.6.2 Investment
- 4.4.7 Eaton
- 4.4.7.1 Business expansion
- 4.4.8 Fuji Electric
- 4.4.8.1 Investment
- 4.4.9 GE Vernova
- 4.4.9.1 Investment
- 4.4.10 LOVATO Electric
- 4.4.10.1 Investment
- 4.4.11 LS Electric
- 4.4.11.1 Business expansion
- 4.4.12 Schneider Electric
- 4.4.12.1 Acquisition
- 4.5 Company benchmarking
- 4.6 Innovation & technology landscape
- 4.6.1 Lovato Electric
- 4.6.2 Rockwell Automation
- 4.6.3 Schneider Electric
- 4.6.4 Siemens
- 4.7 Competitive pricing strategy benchmarking
- 4.8 Distribution channel strategy comparison
- Chapter 5 Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million) . 119
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Soft Starters
- 5.3 Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- 5.4 Across-the-line starters
- 5.5 Hybrid motor starters
- 5.6 Others
- Chapter 6 Market Size and Forecast, By Protection Systems, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Electronic overload relays
- 6.3 Solid-state overload protection
- 6.4 Thermal-magnetic protection
- Chapter 7 Market Size and Forecast, By Control Systems, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 PLC
- 7.3 Fieldbus
- Chapter 8 Market Size and Forecast, By Voltage, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million) .. 130 P a g e | 10 Global Motor Starter Market Report, 2025_2034 Copyright © Global Market Insights Inc. 2025. All Rights Reserved
- 8.1 Key trends
- 8.2 Low
- 8.3 Medium
- 8.4 High
- Chapter 9 Market Size and Forecast, By Current, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million) . 133
- 9.1 Key trends
- 9.2 >9 A - 27 A
- 9.3 >27 A - 90 A
- 9.4 >90 A - 270 A
- 9.5 >270 A - 810 A
- 9.6 >810 A
- Chapter 10 Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million) ..
- 10.1 Key trends
- 10.2 Distributed architecture
- 10.3 Control cabinet
- 10.4 Hybrid configuration
- Chapter 11 Market Size and Forecast, By End Use, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million) . 139
- 11.1 Key trends
- 11.2 Residential
- 11.3 Commercial
- 11.4 Industrial
- Chapter 12 Market Size and Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2034 (Units & USD Million)
- 12.1 Key trends
- 12.2 North America
- 12.3 Europe
- 12.4 Asia Pacific
- 12.5 Middle East & Africa
- 12.6 Latin America
- Chapter 13 Company Profiles
- 13.1 ABB
- 13.1.1 Financial data
- 13.1.2 Product landscape
- 13.1.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.1.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.2 C&S Electric
- 13.2.1 Financial data
- 13.2.2 Product landscape
- 13.2.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.3 c3controls
- 13.3.1 Financial data
- 13.3.2 Product landscape
- 13.3.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.4 CG Power & Industrial Solutions
- 13.4.1 Financial data
- 13.4.2 Product landscape
- 13.4.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.5 CHINT Group
- 13.5.1 Financial data
- 13.5.2 Product landscape
- 13.5.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.5.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.6 CORDYNE
- 13.6.1 Financial data
- 13.6.2 Product landscape
- 13.6.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.7 Danfoss
- 13.7.1 Financial Data
- 13.7.2 Product Landscape
- 13.7.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.7.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.8 Eaton
- 13.8.1 Financial data
- 13.8.2 Product landscape
- 13.8.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.8.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.9 Emerson Electric
- 13.9.1 Financial data
- 13.9.2 Product landscape
- 13.9.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.10 Fuji Electric
- 13.10.1 Financial data
- 13.10.2 Product landscape
- 13.10.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.11 GE Vernova
- 13.11.1 Financial Data
- 13.11.2 Product Landscape
- 13.11.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.12 Havells India
- 13.12.1 Financial data
- 13.12.2 Product landscape
- 13.12.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.13 Kalp Controls
- 13.13.1 Financial data
- 13.13.2 Product landscape
- 13.13.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.14 Lauritz Knudsen Electrical & Automation
- 13.14.1 Financial data
- 13.14.2 Product landscape
- 13.14.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.15 LOVATO ELECTRIC
- 13.15.1 Financial data
- 13.15.2 Product landscape
- 13.15.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.15.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.16 LS Electric
- 13.16.1 Financial data
- 13.16.2 Product landscape
- 13.16.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.17 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- 13.17.1 Financial Data
- 13.17.2 Product landscape
- 13.17.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.18 Omron Corporation
- 13.18.1 Financial data
- 13.18.2 Product landscape
- 13.18.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.19 Phoenix Contact
- 13.19.1 Financial data
- 13.19.2 Product landscape
- 13.19.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.20 Rockwell Automation
- 13.20.1 Financial data
- 13.20.2 Product landscape
- 13.20.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.20.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.21 Schneider Electric
- 13.21.1 Financial data
- 13.21.2 Product landscape
- 13.21.3 Strategic outlook
- 13.21.4 SWOT analysis
- 13.22 Siemens
- 13.22.1 Financial data
- 13.22.2 Product landscape
- 13.22.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.23 SKN-BENTEX
- 13.23.1 Financial data
- 13.23.2 Product landscape
- 13.23.3 SWOT analysis
- 13.24 WEG
- 13.24.1 Financial data
- 13.24.2 Product landscape
- 13.24.3 SWOT analysis
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