Electric AC Motors Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Motor Type (Induction Motors, Synchronous Motors, and Others), Power Output, Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa)

The electric AC motors market size is expected to reach USD 29.92 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Electric AC Motors Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Motor Type (Induction Motors, Synchronous Motors, and Others), Power Output, Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The electric AC motors market involves the production and application of motors powered by alternating current (AC), which are used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. These motors are vital across various sectors, including industrial machinery, electric vehicles (EVs), home appliances, and HVAC systems. Types of AC motors are induction motors and synchronous motors. The motors serve a wide range of applications due to their efficiency, durability, and ease of maintenance. In recent years, the electric AC motors market demand has increased driven by advancements in motor technologies, such as smart systems integrating AI and IoT for predictive maintenance and energy optimization.

The increasing demand for energy-efficient solutions and automation in industries worldwide boosts the electric AC motors market growth. Government regulations promoting energy efficiency and sustainability have accelerated the adoption of electric AC motors, particularly in applications such as HVAC and electric vehicles. The shift toward renewable energy sources has contributed to the demand for AC motors, especially in solar and wind energy systems, where motor reliability and efficiency are crucial.

The electric AC motors market is poised for continued growth, with innovations in motor design making them more energy-efficient and compact. Technological advancements have enhanced motor performance, enabling use in more applications with lower energy consumption, lower operating costs, and longer lifespans. This market is expanding across key industries, driven by the need for smarter, more efficient systems.

Electric AC motors Market Report Highlights

In terms of motor type, in 2024, the induction motor segment held the dominant share of the electric AC motors market revenue due to its cost-effectiveness, durability, and widespread use across industrial and commercial applications.

Based on application, the electric vehicles (EVs) segment held the largest market share in 2023 due to the growing demand for energy-efficient, high-performance motors to meet the increasing adoption of EVs globally.

In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the electric AC motors market due to rapid industrialization, the expansion of manufacturing hubs, and significant investments in renewable energy and EV production.

The North America market is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of advanced industrial automation, rising demand for electric vehicles, and strong government incentives promoting energy-efficient technologies.

A few global key market players are ABB Ltd.; Siemens AG; WEG S.A.; Nidec Corporation; General Electric Company; Regal Rexnord Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; Toshiba Corporation; Hitachi, Ltd.; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Rockwell Automation, Inc.; Johnson Electric Holdings Limited; Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.; Allied Motion Technologies Inc.; and Kirloskar Electric Company.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the electric AC motors market report on the basis of motor type, power output, application, and region:

By Motor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Induction Motors

Synchronous Motors

Others

By Power Output Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Less than 1 HP

1 HP to 10 HP

More than 10 HP

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Industrial Machinery

HVAC Equipment

Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Home Appliances

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

  • US
  • Canada
Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Australia
  • Vietnam
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Electric AC Motors Market Insights
4.1. Electric AC Motors Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Electric AC Motors Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Rising Industrial Automation
4.2.1.2. Expanding Adoption of Electric Vehicles
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Initial Costs for Advanced Motor Technologies
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Electric AC Motors Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Induction Motors
5.3.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Induction Motors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Synchronous Motors
5.4.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Synchronous Motors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Others
5.5.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Less than 1 HP
6.3.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Less than 1 HP, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. 1 HP to 10 HP
6.4.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by 1 HP to 10 HP, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. More than 10 HP
6.5.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by More than 10 HP, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Industrial Machinery
7.3.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Industrial Machinery, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. HVAC Equipment
7.4.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by HVAC Equipment, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Electric Vehicles (EVs)
7.5.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Electric Vehicles (EVs), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Home Appliances
7.6.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Home Appliances, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Others
7.7.1. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Electric AC Motors Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Electric AC Motors Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Electric AC Motors Market – North America
8.3.1. North America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. North America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. North America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Electric AC Motors Market – US
8.3.4.1. US: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. US: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. US: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5. Electric AC Motors Market – Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Electric AC Motors Market – Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.2. Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4. Electric AC Motors Market – UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. UK: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5. Electric AC Motors Market – France
8.4.5.1. France: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. France: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6. Electric AC Motors Market – Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7. Electric AC Motors Market – Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8. Electric AC Motors Market – Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9. Electric AC Motors Market – Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10. Electric AC Motors Market – Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11. Electric AC Motors Market – Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Electric AC Motors Market – Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4. Electric AC Motors Market – China
8.5.4.1. China: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. China: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5. Electric AC Motors Market – India
8.5.5.1. India: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.2. India: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6. Electric AC Motors Market – Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7. Electric AC Motors Market – Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8. Electric AC Motors Market – Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9. Electric AC Motors Market – South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10. Electric AC Motors Market – Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11. Electric AC Motors Market – Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Electric AC Motors Market – Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4. Electric AC Motors Market – Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5. Electric AC Motors Market – UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6. Electric AC Motors Market – Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7. Electric AC Motors Market – South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8. Electric AC Motors Market – Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Electric AC Motors Market – Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.2. Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4. Electric AC Motors Market – Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5. Electric AC Motors Market – Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6. Electric AC Motors Market – Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7. Electric AC Motors Market – Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Motor Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Power Output, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Electric AC Motors Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. ABB Ltd.
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Siemens AG
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. WEG S.A.
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Nidec Corporation
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. General Electric Company
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Regal Rexnord Corporation
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Schneider Electric SE
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Toshiba Corporation
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Hitachi, Ltd.
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Teco Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd.
10.13.1. Company Overview
10.13.2. Financial Performance
10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Allied Motion Technologies Inc.
10.14.1. Company Overview
10.14.2. Financial Performance
10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Kirloskar Electric Company
10.15.1. Company Overview
10.15.2. Financial Performance
10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
10.15.4. Recent Development

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