Gear Box and Gear Motor Market Report 2026

The gear box and gear motor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $17.81 billion in 2025 to $18.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial automation, rising automotive production, long standing use of gearboxes in heavy machinery, expansion of material handling equipment, early adoption of ac and dc gear motors.

The gear box and gear motor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for energy efficient gearing solutions, growth of robotics and automated systems, rising investments in wind power installations, expansion of smart manufacturing, increasing need for high torque compact motor solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for high efficiency gearboxes, growing adoption of compact gear motors, increasing use of precision gearing in automated machinery, expansion of gearboxes in heavy duty industrial applications, rising demand for low noise and high torque gear systems.

The growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the gearbox and gear motor market in the coming years. The construction industry encompasses the economic sector involved in the planning, design, development, construction, renovation, and maintenance of physical structures and infrastructure. Gearboxes and gear motors are commonly utilized in heavy equipment within the construction sector, such as bulldozers and excavators, to control the speed and torque of hydraulic systems, which allows for precise movement of tools and attachments. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a government agency in Australia, reported that during the March quarter of 2023, the number of dwellings under construction increased by 1.3%, reaching a total of 240,813 units, surpassing the previous record of 240,065 units set in the March 2022 quarter. Consequently, the growth in residential building construction is contributing to the expansion of the gearbox and gear motor market.

Leading companies operating in the gearbox and gear motor market are emphasizing technological advancements, such as gear-motor units with integrated valve blocks, which combine a gear motor and hydraulic valve assembly into a single compact unit to enhance control, save space, and streamline connectivity. For example, in July 2025, Ryan Hydraulic, a China-based industrial hydraulics manufacturer, introduced its “Gear Motor with Integrated Valve Block,” featuring a high-strength valve body base, a 4/2-way solenoid directional valve, and an electromagnetic proportional relief valve. This advancement improves system stability, enables bidirectional motor control, and allows precise speed regulation. The trend supports increased system integration, higher performance, and a smaller installation footprint; however, it also adds design complexity, raises component costs, and may require specialized maintenance expertise.

In March 2023, Regal Rexnord Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of industrial powertrain solutions, electric motors, and power-transmission components, acquired Altra Industrial Motion Corp. for approximately US $5 billion (enterprise value). Through this acquisition, Regal Rexnord sought to expand its gear-motor and gearbox portfolio into wider automation and motion-control end markets by incorporating Altra’s complementary product offerings in brakes, clutches, gears, and automated power-transmission systems. Altra Industrial Motion, a U.S.-based manufacturer of motion-control and power-transmission components, including gearboxes, couplings, and clutches, contributes a range of engineering-driven brands and a global manufacturing footprint.

Major companies operating in the gear box and gear motor market are Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Eaton Corporation PLC, Emerson Electric Co., Danfoss A/S, Dana Incorporated, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Bosch Rexroth, WEG Industries, Regal Rexnord Corporation, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, Nord Drivesystems, TECO Electric & Machinery Co. Ltd., Lenze Gruppe, ElectroCraft Inc., Elecon Engineering Company Ltd., TECO-Westinghouse Motors, Bonfiglioli Transmissions Private Limited, Bauer Gear Motor, Varvel SpA, Flender Group, Rossi Group LLC, Bison Gear and Engineering, NER Group Co. Ltd, Sha Yang Ye Industrial.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and precision mechanical components are raising production costs for gearboxes and gear motors, particularly affecting manufacturers importing raw materials and high precision parts from Asia and Europe. Sectors such as wind power, construction, and material handling face the greatest impact due to their reliance on large volume gear assemblies. However, tariffs are also encouraging localized manufacturing, boosting regional supply chains, and promoting innovation in cost optimized and energy efficient gearing technologies.

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A gearbox and a gear motor are mechanical devices designed to regulate the speed, torque, and direction of motion in various machines and automatic apparatus. Gearboxes are commonly employed in automobiles to manage speed and enhance torque by transmitting power from the engine to the wheels. Gear motors find widespread use in automated systems, playing a crucial role in conveyor belts, robotic arms, and manufacturing equipment.

The primary types of products included in gearboxes and gear motors are, unsurprisingly, gearboxes and gear motors. A gearbox is a mechanical device used to transmit power and control the speed and torque of a machine or vehicle. Various types of gears are employed, including spur gears, helical gears, bevel gears, worm gears, planetary gears, and cycloidal gears. These products are distributed through various channels, encompassing direct sales and indirect sales, and cater to numerous end-use industries such as wind power, material handling, food and beverage, cement and aggregates, metals and mining, pharmaceuticals, construction power generation, chemicals, marine, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the gear box and gear motors market in 2025. Middle East And Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the gear box and gear motor market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the gear box and gear motor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The gearbox and gear motor market consists of sales of casing, selector forks, collars, shafts, bearings, sensors, and control systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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