Automotive Micromotor Market

Automotive Micromotor Market Overview

The global Automotive Micromotor Market size was valued at USD 16.42 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 23.47 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025-2030.

The factors such as boosting electric vehicle industry, product launches by key players and increasing motor gasoline price globally drives the market growth. But the market growth is discouraged by the high initial investment and on the other side, micromotor's modularization is expected to open tremendous opportunities for growth in the market. Furthermore, few dominant players such as AMETEK Inc., Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, and NIDEC Corporation are embracing number of business strategies such as acquisition and launches to keep dominating the market. These innovations are expected to propel competition and encourage market expansion within the sector.

Boosting Electric Vehicle Industry Drives Market Growth

The growing adoption of electric vehicles propels the automotive micromotor market growth due to the increasing demand for high-efficiency, compact, and lightweight motor solutions in EV components. According to the report published by the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle (EV) sales globally summed 14 million in 2023 reflecting 3.5 million higher than in 2022, a 35% year on increase. As electric vehicles require micromotor for numerous automated systems including power seats, adjustable mirrors, and automated windows for enhanced functionality, so with growing adoption of EV car, the demand of micromotor industry surges promoting market growth.

Product Launches by Key Player Fuels Market Growth

The automotive micromotor market trends are fueled by the presence of notable players such as Maxon Motor AG, NIDEC Corporation and AMETEK Inc. who are adopting various tactics such as product launches to maintain their dominance globally in the market. 

For instance, in November 2024, Maxon Motor AG launched series of innovative products such as ECX PRIME 16L, ECX FLAT platform and IDX 70 featuring high robustness and compactness. The launch of such product promotes competition among different manufacturers and shows the company’s commitment towards research and development further promoting market growth.

Increasing Motor Gasoline Price Globally Bolster Market Growth

The automotive micromotors market demand is stimulated by the increase in motor gasoline prices across the globe, as motorists shift towards efficient vehicles with reduced operating expenses. Based on the report by the International Energy Agency, the global average motor gasoline price rose from USD 0.82 per liter to USD 1.13 per liter translating an increase of 37.8%. This increasing trend in fuel prices forces automobile makers to integrate micromotors in their products for automated features based on their power-saving features and small size and this eventually creates a surge in the market growth.

High Initial Cost Hinders the Market Growth 

There exists high initial investment associated with the manufacturing of automotive micromotor that leads to its high upfront cost. Micromotors are manufactured using rare earth minerals and it requires sophisticated manufacturing processes that leads to its high initial cost deterring small or medium players from adoption.

Modularization of Micromotor Creates Future Opportunities

The future of automotive micromotor lies towards modularization, intelligence, brushless and permanent magnetization technologies. These technologies enhance the quality and reliability of equipment, and effectively lower the adverse impact on the environment. 

With the market demand for automation, high precision and environmental protection products continually rising, the usage of micromotor is expected to serve a more important role in a broader field of applications and promote technological innovation.

Market Segmentation and Scope of Study

Automotive micromotor market report is segmented on the basis of component, type, technology, power consumption, application, and region. On the basis of component, the market is grouped into rotor, stator, magnet, and others. On the basis of type, the market is segregated into AC motor and DC motor. Based on AC motor, the market is further divided into induction AC micro motors, synchronous AC micro motors, and stepper AC micro motors. Based on DC motors, the market is further classified into brushed DC micro motors, brushless DC micro motors, and coreless DC micro motors. On the basis of technology, the market is grouped into brushed micromotor and brushless micromotor. On the basis of power consumption, the market is divided into below 11 V, 12-24 V, 25-48 V, and above 48 V. On the basis of application, the market is divided into power window motor, wiper motor, seat adjustment motor, heating motor, ventilation motor, air conditioning (HVAC) motor, power steering motor, and others. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

Asia-Pacific dominates the automotive micromotor market share is expected to maintain its dominance in the industry due to the booming EV industry in the region leading to increased sales volume. 

According to the report published by the International Energy Agency, China witnessed electric car registrations summing 8.1 million in 2023, an increase of 35% from 2022. EV cars use micromotors for numerous automated functions for power supply and such growing adoption of EV cars leads to a surge in the growth of micromotor market. 

Additionally, the industry is also fueled by the regulatory regulations aimed at protecting the environment and curbing vehicle emissions that sets the guidelines of compliance for the vehicle producers. 

For example, India is anticipated to adopt Bharat Stage 7 in 2025 and this move is set to push the automakers towards tighter emission standards and towards embracing micromotors owing to its energy efficiency feature and its compact size. The development supports market growth through encouraging acceptance of cleaner, more efficient transportation alternatives in line with national environmental objectives. 

On the other hand, the North American region is the fastest growing and is set to continue dominating the industry as there are prominent players who are implementing several business strategies to continue dominating the market. For example, in November 2024, ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. acquired Aurora Motors in order to enhance its product portfolio, extend its supply chain and extend support to its American costumer. The development aims in enhancing the company’s global footprint and accelerate growth by indulging innovation. 

Furthermore, the industry is further driven by the rising automotive gasoline price in the region that prompts the manufacturers to use compact sized automotive micromotor leading to fuel efficiency and lowered operating costs. 

According to the report published by the International Energy Agency, the motor gasoline price in Canada rose from USD 0.9 per liter in 2020 to USD 1.3 per liter in 2023 reflecting an increase of 44.4%. The rise in motor gasoline price gravitates consumer demand towards improved fuel efficiency and lower operating costs and this compels manufacturers to use compact micromotor leading to a boost in the market growth.

Competitive Landscape

Various players in the automotive micromotor industry includes Pelonis Technologies, Inc., AMETEK Inc., Mitsuba Corp., NIDEC Corporation, Bühler Motor GmbH, Maxon Motor AG, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd., Valeo SE, ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., Siemens AG, ARC Systems Inc., Portescap, Constar Micromotor Co., Ltd., KOCO DC MOTION, Inc. and others. These market players are opting strategies including acquisition and product launches to maintain their dominance in the market.

For example, in February 2025, AMETEK Inc. acquired Kern Microtechnik to strengthen AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies business by incorporating Kern's experience in sub-micron level precision manufacturing. The acquisition is aimed at expanding the product line of the previous company. 

Additionally, in August 2024, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited introduced its Air Suspension Brushless Pump Motor to set new benchmarks for vehicle performance and efficiency. The product launch showcases the company’s commitment to innovation and quality in design process. 

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the automotive micromotor market from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of automotive micromotor market including the current and future trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the automotive micromotor market is provided in the report.

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated in the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Automotive Micromotor Market Key Segments

By Component

• Rotor

• Stator

• Magnet

• Others

By Type

• AC Motor

  • Induction AC Micro Motors

  • Synchronous AC Micro Motors

  • Stepper AC Micro Motors

• DC Motor

  • Brushed DC Micro Motors

  • Brushless DC Micro Motors

  • Coreless DC Micro Motors

By Technology

• Brushed Micromotor

• Brushless Micromotor

By Power Consumption

• Below 11 V

• 12-24 V

• 25-48 V

• Above 48 V

By Application

• Power Window Motor

• Wiper Motor

• Seat Adjustment Motor

• Heating Motor

• Ventilation Motor

• Air Conditioning (HVAC) Motor

• Power Steering Motor

• Others

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The UK

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden

  • Norway        

  • Russia        

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• Pelonis Technologies, Inc.

• AMETEK Inc.

• Mitsuba Corp.

• NIDEC Corporation

• Bühler Motor GmbH

• Maxon Motor AG

• Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

• Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

• Valeo SE

• ABB Asea Brown Boveri Ltd.

• Siemens AG

• ARC Systems Inc.

• Portescap 

• Constar Micromotor Co., Ltd. 

• KOCO DC MOTION, Inc.

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 16.42 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 23.47 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	The boosting electric vehicle industry drives market growth. The product launches by key players promotes market growth. Increasing motor gasoline price globally fuels the market growth.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
Customization Scope	Free customization (equivalent to up to 80 working hours of analysts) after purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional, and segment scope.
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