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Global Electric Motors Market, Outlook 2017
Adoption of Higher Efficiency Motors, Growth in Electrification of Vehicles, and Rising Disposable Income are the Major Growth Drivers
23-May-2017
Global
Market Outlook
K18A-01-00-00-00
IA01384-GL-MO_20022
This research report presents the outlook for the global electric motors market in 2017. It covers sales revenue segmented by different geographic regions such as North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, China, India and Rest of Asia, by different motor technologies such as AC motor, DC motor, Brushless Motor, Servo and Stepper motor, by different motor power ratings, and by major end user industries that includes Process industries, discrete industries, automobiles, home appliances, HVAC, toys, medical devices and business equipment and electronic gadgets.
In addition to this, the report discusses the latest technology and business trends such as industrial internet of things (IIoT) enabled smart motors, predictive maintenance of motors.
The report also gives information about new motor products launched by various manufacturers in 2016, the differentiating features of these motors and their impact on the market in 2017.
Competitor analyses and market shares for 2016 have been provided by region, by motor technology and by motor power rating (fractional horse power i.e FHP motor), low-voltage integral horse power motor i.e LV IHP motor and high-voltage integral horse power i.e HV IHP motor.
The major competitors covered in the report include Nidec Corporation, ABB (includes Baldor), WEG, Siemens AG, Regal Beloit Corporation, Bosch Group, Denso Corporation, BorgWarner Inc, General Electric, Toshiba Industrial Corporation, Ametek, Danaher Corporation, Continental AG, Bharat Bijlee, Wolong Electric, Welling Motors, Johnson Electric and Teco Electric Machinery & Co. The electric motors market is driven by increase in the electrification of different applications across industries and by the need to enhance energy efficient of existing applications.
Mega trends such as innovating to zero and green energy are expected to influence customer preference in the electric motor market.
The research methodology is a combination of primary and secondary research. Secondary research involves desk-based research. Primary research involves interaction with market participants and getting their perspective and feedback on our analysis.
Key Questions Answered in the report:
What is the size of the global electric motor market? How is the market revenue expected to grow during the forecast period?
How is the revenue split between different end-user segments across geographic regions and product segments?
Which segments are the fastest growing segments and which segments offer significant growth potential for electric motor manufacturers in 2017?
Which product segments should manufacturers focus on, in order to take advantage of the arising opportunities?
Who are the major competitors in the global market and in the different regional markets?
Are particular motor technologies such as permanent magnet motor being increasingly preferred by customers? What is the reason?
Top Predictions for Electric Motors in 2017
End-user Investment Outlook by Region
Top Electric Motors Trends in 2017
Electric Motors Market—Top Market Participants in 2016
Research Scope
Market Overview—End-user Segmentation
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Segmentation and Definitions
Global Economic Snapshot—2015–2017
Top Economic Trends 2017
Top Economic Predictions—2017
Other Macroeconomic Highlights—2017
Market Sales of Global Motors by Motor Technology
Market Sales of Global Motors by Power Rating
Regional Analysis of AC Motors Sales Revenue
Regional Analysis of DC Motors Sales Revenue
Regional Analysis of Servo and Stepper Motors Sales Revenue
Regional Analysis of EC Motors Sales Revenue
End-user Market Analysis of Electric Motor Sales
End-user Market Analysis—Metals and Mining
End-user Market Analysis—Oil and Gas
End-user Market Analysis—Electric Power Generation
End-user Market Analysis—Chemical and Petrochemical
End-user Market Analysis—Food and Beverages
End-user Market Analysis—Water and Wastewater
End-user Market Analysis—Discrete Industries
End-user Market Analysis—Other Process Industries
End-user Market Analysis—Medical Devices
End-user Market Analysis—Automobiles
End-user Market Analysis—Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
End-user Market Analysis—Home Appliances
End-user Market Analysis for FHP Motors
End-user Market Analysis for LV IHP Motors
End-user Market Analysis for HV IHP Motors
North America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
North America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
North America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
Latin America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
Latin America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
Latin America Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
European Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
European Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
European Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
The Middle East and Africa Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
The Middle East and Africa Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
The Middle East and Africa Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
China Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
China Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
China Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
India Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
India Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
India Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
Rest of Asia Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry
Rest of Asia Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Motor Type
Rest of Asia Electric Motors Market—Revenue Forecast by Power Rating
Key Technology Trends
2017 Technology Trends
Key Market (Electric Motor) Highlights 2016 and 2017
Market Share Analysis—Total Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—North America Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—Latin America Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—Europe Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—MEA Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—China Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—India Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—Rest of Asia Electric Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—AC Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—DC Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—Servo Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—Electronically Commutated Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—FHP Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—LV IHP Motors Market
Market Share Analysis—HV IHP Motors Market
Company News and Highlights 2016
Transformation in Electric Motor Market Ecosystem—2017
Growth Opportunity 1—Growing Electrification of Automobiles
Growth Opportunity 2—Adoption of Energy Efficient Motors
Strategic Imperatives for Electric Motor Manufacturers
Key Conclusions—2017
Legal Disclaimer
Market Engineering Methodology
List of Others
List of Figures
- 1. Electric Motors Market: End-user Investment Outlook by Region, Global, 2017
- 2. Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Segmentation, Global, 2016
- 3. GDP Growth of Selected Countries, Global, 2015–2017
- 4. Electric Motors Market: Technology Transition Over Time, Global, 2015–2017
List of Charts
- 1. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Market Share Evolution, Global, 2015–2016
- 2. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 3. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Technology, Global, 2016–2017
- 4. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Power Rating, Global, 2016–2017
- 5. Electric Motors Market: AC Motors Revenue Share by Region, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 6. Electric Motors Market: DC Motors Revenue Share by Region, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 7. Electric Motors Market: Servo & Stepper Motors Revenue Share by Region, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 8. Electric Motors Market: EC Motors Revenue Share by Region, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 9. Electric Motors Market: Top End-user Industries, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 10. Electric Motors Market: Top End-user Industries, Global, 2016 and 2017
- 11. FHP Motors Market: Revenue Share by End User, Global 2016
- 12. LV IHP Motors Market: Revenue Share by End User Industry, Global, 2016
- 13. HV IHP Motors Market: Revenue Share by End User, Global 2016
- 14. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, North America, 2015–2017
- 15. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, North America, 2015–2017
- 16. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, North America, 2015–2017
- 17. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, Latin America, 2015–2017
- 18. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, Latin America, 2015–2017
- 19. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, Latin America, 2015–2017
- 20. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, Europe, 2015–2017
- 21. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, Europe, 2015–2017
- 22. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, Europe, 2015–2017
- 23. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, MEA, 2015–2017
- 24. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, MEA, 2015–2017
- 25. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, MEA, 2015–2017
- 26. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, China, 2015–2017
- 27. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, China, 2015–2017
- 28. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, China, 2015–2017
- 29. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, India, 2015–2017
- 30. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, India, 2015–2017
- 31. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, India, 2015–2017
- 32. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by End-user Industry, Rest of Asia, 2015–2017
- 33. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Type, Rest of Asia, 2015–2017
- 34. Electric Motors Market: Revenue Forecast by Motor Power Rating, Rest of Asia, 2015–2017
- 35. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 36. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, North America, 2016
- 37. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Latin America, 2016
- 38. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Europe, 2016
- 39. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, MEA, 2016
- 40. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, China, 2016
- 41. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, India, 2016
- 42. Electric Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Rest of Asia, 2016
- 43. AC Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 44. DC Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 45. Servo Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 46. EC Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 47. FHP Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 48. LV IHP Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
- 49. HV IHP Motors Market: Percent Revenue Breakdown, Global, 2016
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