United Kingdom AC Motors Market Market Size (2024 - 2029)

United Kingdom AC Motors Market Analysis

The United Kingdom AC Motors Market size is estimated at USD 674.40 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 758.80 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Alternating current (AC) motors convert electrical energy to mechanical energy. They usually consist of a stator with a coil supplied with alternating current, which is then converted into mechanical power. AC motors can be single-phase or three-phase. Single-phase AC motors are primarily used for small power conversion, but three-phase motors are used for applications requiring more extensive power conversion.

• The demand for AC motors is anticipated to increase in the United Kingdom due to several factors. For instance, since its exit from the European Union, the need to support the industrial sector's growth is imminent. As a result, the UK government has taken several initiatives to support the sector's growth, driving opportunities in the market studied as AC motors are widely used in industrial applications to drive industrial equipment/machinery.

• The demand for AC motors in the United Kingdom is also anticipated to be driven by the growing proliferation of industrial automation and robotic solutions. Although the country lags in terms of industrial robot density compared to its European counterparts, such as Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovenia, and Denmark, the recent shift in the outlook of the government and industrial enterprises toward advanced technologies is expected to create a favorable ecosystem for the market's growth.

• AC motors are also widely used in several household appliances, including washing machines, water pumps, and drills. According to AMDEA, the UK's trade association for the manufacturers of domestic appliances, the share of household appliances is significant in the United Kingdom. In 2023, about 15 million large and 60 million small appliances were sold in the United Kingdom. Such trends are also anticipated to support the demand for AC motors in the United Kingdom over the coming years.

• However, the higher initial cost involved, especially in AC motors used for industrial/commercial applications, remains a major challenge for the market's growth in the country. Furthermore, the energy efficiency of AC motors is another major factor influencing their adoption.

• The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the industrial sector's growth in the United Kingdom. Supply chain disruptions and demand fluctuation were among the prominent factors influencing the demand for AC motors during the pandemic, as industrial enterprises were reluctant to invest in new production facilities or plant expansion activities. However, several studies suggest the pandemic had a positive impact on consumer awareness about advanced manufacturing technologies such as automation and robotics, which is anticipated to support the market's growth in the long run by driving the adoption of advanced industrial technologies/machinery.

United Kingdom AC Motors Industry Segmentation

AC motors are electric devices that use power from an AC power supply. Their primary function is to convert electrical energy into mechanical movement. AC motors usually have features that can be configured at a low cost and are widely used to power various devices owing to easy handling features.

The UK AC motor market is segmented by type and end-user industry. By type, the market is segmented into induction AC motors and synchronous AC motors. The induction AC motor segment is further segmented into single-phase and poly-phase, while the synchronous AC motor segment is further segmented into DC excited rotor, permanent magnet, hysteresis motor, and reluctance motor. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, power generation, water and wastewater, metal and mining, food and beverage, discrete industries, and other end-user industries. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.