Automotive Actuators Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers the Global Automotive Actuators Market Share and is Segmented by Application Type (Throttle Actuator, Seat Adjustment Actuator, Brake Actuator, Closure Actuator (Window, Door and Sunroof), and Other Application Types), Vehicle Type (Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle), and Geography. The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume and Value (USD Billion) for the Abovementioned Segments.

Automotive Actuators Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Automotive Actuators Market Size

Automotive Actuators Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 22.19 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 29.01 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.50 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Automotive Actuators Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Automotive Actuators Market Analysis

The Automotive Actuators Market size is estimated at USD 22.19 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 29.01 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Over the coming years, the rising adoption of electric vehicles in the region is set to boost the demand for automotive actuators. This surge is primarily driven by the growing emphasis on fuel efficiency and enhanced comfort, especially in passenger vehicles. As a result, the automotive actuators market is poised for substantial growth during the forecast period.

Technological advancements in the automotive industry, including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and electric and hybrid vehicles, have led to a rapid increase in actuator usage. Within the realm of ADAS, features like adaptive cruise control (ACC) and adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) have gained significant traction in contemporary vehicles. These systems, encompassing automated brake assist and lane-keeping assist, have notably enhanced driving safety. In electric and hybrid vehicles, actuators play a pivotal role in managing essential components, including battery management and electric steering.

Major manufacturers are ramping up their R&D investments, driven by the rising demand for fuel-efficient cars and advanced actuator products. This trend is poised to fuel significant market growth in the coming years.

Automotive Actuators Industry Overview

The automotive actuators market is dominated by several key players, such as Robert Bosch GmbH, Nidec Corporation, Denso Corporation, Johnson Electric, and Aptiv PLC, which have captured significant shares in the market. Several key manufacturers are expanding their manufacturing facilities across the region to enhance their product portfolio, which is likely to boost the market’s growth during the forecast period. For instance,

  • In June 2024, Vitesco Technologies unveiled its latest Rotor Lock Actuator at the SIA POWERTRAIN event in Lille, France. Designed for electric vehicles, this module integrates three essential functions into a single unit: a park lock function, precise rotor position sensing, and an optional brush system for externally excited synchronous machines (EESM). This innovation streamlines complexity, optimizes packaging space on the e-axle, and offers cost savings for customers.
  • In June 2023, KOSTAL Group invested USD 53.86 million to produce the latest SAC (Smart Actuator Charging) technologies and charging systems for the Volkswagen Group.

Automotive Actuators Market Leaders

  1. Robert Bosch GmbH

  2. Nidec Corporation

  3. Denso Corporation

  4. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

  5. Continental AG

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Automotive Actuators Market News

  • June 2024: Nidec Corporation invested USD 55 million to expand its Motion and Energy business in India by improving its manufacturing facilities.
  • March 2024: Kongsberg Automotive (KA) secured a contract projected to generate over EUR 22 million in estimated lifetime revenue for an electric rotary actuator designed for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). KA's rotary actuator serves dual purposes: it's a compact park lock actuator and can also operate as a rotary actuator within powertrains. This park lock actuator ensures the vehicle remains stationary when set to the parking position.

Automotive Actuators Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rise in demand for Safety Features in Vehicles
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 High Cost Associated with Actuators
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value - USD)

  • 5.1 By Application Type
    • 5.1.1 Throttle Actuator
    • 5.1.2 Seat Adjustment Actuator
    • 5.1.3 Brake Actuator
    • 5.1.4 Closure Actuator
    • 5.1.5 Other Application Types
  • 5.2 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.2.1 Passenger Cars
    • 5.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Italy
    • 5.3.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.3.4.1 South America
    • 5.3.4.2 Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 BorgWarner Inc.
    • 6.2.2 Aptiv PLC
    • 6.2.3 Robert Bosch GmbH
    • 6.2.4 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    • 6.2.5 Nidec Corporation
    • 6.2.6 Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
    • 6.2.7 Hitachi Ltd
    • 6.2.8 Denso Corp.
    • 6.2.9 CTS Corporation
    • 6.2.10 Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. KEY SUPPLIER INFORMATION**

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Automotive Actuators Industry Segmentation

An actuator plays a pivotal role in machinery, controlling and moving mechanisms or systems. In the automotive realm, actuators enable vehicles to perform diverse functions, including throttling, braking, operating headlights, managing smart windows and mirrors, regulating HVAC systems, engaging electronic clutches, and controlling closures.

The automotive actuators market has been segmented based on application type, vehicle type, and geography. By application type, the market is segmented as throttle actuator, seat adjustment actuator, brake actuator, closure actuator (window, door, and sunroof), and other application types. By vehicle type, the market has been segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. For each segment, the market sizing has been done based on value (USD) and volume.

By Application Type Throttle Actuator
Seat Adjustment Actuator
Brake Actuator
Closure Actuator
Other Application Types
By Vehicle Type Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World South America
Middle East and Africa
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Automotive Actuators Market Research Faqs

How big is the Automotive Actuators Market?

The Automotive Actuators Market size is expected to reach USD 22.19 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach USD 29.01 billion by 2030.

What is the current Automotive Actuators Market size?

In 2025, the Automotive Actuators Market size is expected to reach USD 22.19 billion.

Who are the key players in Automotive Actuators Market?

Robert Bosch GmbH, Nidec Corporation, Denso Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Continental AG are the major companies operating in the Automotive Actuators Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Automotive Actuators Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Automotive Actuators Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Automotive Actuators Market.

What years does this Automotive Actuators Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Automotive Actuators Market size was estimated at USD 20.97 billion. The report covers the Automotive Actuators Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Automotive Actuators Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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