The global automotive actuators market size reached USD 29.7 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 46.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.81% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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USD 29.7 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033
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USD 46.3 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 4.81% |
Automotive actuators are an indispensable integrated component of electronic control systems in commercial and passenger vehicles. They mainly control various automobile mechanisms and bring them into motion by converting and supplying energy generated from various sources, including electricity and hydraulics. Automotive actuators comprise internal relays inside the engine system, which assist in activating control valves. They also regulate throttles for directing airflow in the climate management systems, operate power liftgates, and adjust engine flywheel rotation speed and torque to optimize overall vehicular efficiency and performance. Besides this, automotive actuators are extensively used in industrial procedures to operate valves, fluid couplings, and dampers. At present, they are commercially available in hydraulic, electric, and pneumatic variants.
With the significant expansion in the automotive industry, there has been an increasing demand for downsizing vehicle engines to enhance fuel efficiency, which is primarily driving the automotive actuators market toward growth. Moreover, the rising security concerns and the growing incidences of road accidents due to drunken driving, rash driving, and control loss have further facilitated the extensive installation of automotive actuators in cars. Additionally, escalating environmental consciousness has prompted governments of several countries to promote the incorporation of electric and hydraulic automotive actuators in vehicles, which is contributing to the market growth. These mechanical systems do not require fuel that causes internal combustion in the engine and produces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In line with this, the introduction of intelligent automotive actuators with smart sensors, control units, and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to sense the speed and movement of the vehicle and calculate the distance between the object and the automobile is propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as the growing sales of autonomous cars and the widespread installation of automotive actuators in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigerants, are creating a positive outlook for the market.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global automotive actuators market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product, motion, vehicle type and sales channel.
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The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being BorgWarner Inc., Continental AG, CTS Corporation, DENSO Corporation, EFI Automotive, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Faurecia SE), Hitachi Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, MAHLE GmbH, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH and Stoneridge Inc.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Segment Coverage | Product, Motion, Vehicle Type, Sales Channel, Region |
Region Covered | Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered | BorgWarner Inc., Continental AG, CTS Corporation, DENSO Corporation, EFI Automotive, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Faurecia SE), Hitachi Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, MAHLE GmbH, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH and Stoneridge Inc. |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
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The global automotive actuators market was valued at USD 29.7 Billion in 2024.
We expect the global automotive actuators market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.81% during 2025-2033.
The introduction of intelligent automotive actuators with smart sensors, control units, and the Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that allow to sense the speed and movement of the vehicle and calculate the distance between the object and the automobile is primarily driving the global automotive actuators market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across several nations, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous manufacturing units for vehicles, thereby negatively impacting the global market for automotive actuators.
Based on the product, the global automotive actuators market has been segregated into brake actuators, HVAC actuators, headlamp actuators, grill shutter actuators, seat actuators, coolant and refrigerant valve actuators, and others. Among these, brake actuators currently hold the largest market share.
Based on the motion, the global automotive actuators market can be bifurcated into linear and rotatory. Currently, linear exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, where Asia-Pacific currently dominates the global market.
Some of the major players in the global automotive actuators market include BorgWarner Inc., Continental AG, CTS Corporation, DENSO Corporation, EFI Automotive, HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (Faurecia SE), Hitachi Ltd., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, MAHLE GmbH, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nidec Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, and Stoneridge Inc.