Global Brushless DC Motor Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

The brushless DC motor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.47%, increasing from US$10.915 billion in 2021 to US$19.281 billion in 2028.

A brushless DC motor (BLDC motor) is an electric motor that uses a permanent magnet rotor and a stator with electronically controlled coils to produce motion. BLDC motors are known for their efficiency, reliability, and low maintenance. These offer many advantages over brushed DC motors, like higher power density, better speed control, and longer lifespan. Such a motor comes in various types: inner-rotor, outer-rotor, and disk-rotor. It can be used in electrical & electronics, aerospace, marine, automotive, and manufacturing industries as they offer high efficiency, precise control, high power density, and low maintenance. The increasing demand for energy-efficient and low-maintenance motors, the growing popularity of electric vehicles, and the focus on reducing carbon emissions will boost the demand for brushless DC motors, propelling their market growth.

The growing electrical & electronic device production is augmenting the demand for brushless DC motors.

Brushless DC motors offer high torque and power density, making them ideal for compact electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Demand for brushless DC motors is expected to increase owing to the increasing production of electrical & electronic devices. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian electronics manufacturing industry is projected to reach US$ 520 billion by 2025, and the demand for electronic products is expected to rise to US$ 400 billion by 2025 from US$ 33 billion in FY20. According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in 2020, US households spent an average of $1,380 on consumer electronics, a 6% increase from the previous year. Also, the increasing demand for energy-efficient and low-maintenance motors in the electronics industry is driving the adoption of brushless DC motors in various applications, such as cooling fans, computer hard drives, and printers, further boosting the overall market growth.

The increasing production of electric and hybrid vehicles is boosting the brushless DC market growth.

Governments worldwide are implementing stricter regulations on emissions, leading automotive manufacturers to shift towards more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as electric and hybrid vehicles. Brushless DC motors convert electrical energy into mechanical energy more efficiently than traditional motors, resulting in less energy wastage and longer battery life in EVs. Also, they offer higher efficiency, lower emissions, and reduced maintenance requirements, making them a popular choice for powering electric and hybrid vehicles. The growing demand for electric and hybrid vehicles, the increasing investments by major automotive manufacturers, and the need to meet stricter emissions regulations are expected to drive the demand for brushless DC motors. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in 2021, China produced 1.37 million new energy vehicles (NEVs), which include EVs and hybrid vehicles, in the first quarter of 2021, a 2.8% increase from the previous year.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecast period.

The Asia-Pacific region holds a significant market share due to the growing automotive and electronics sectors in China, India, and Japan. For instance, the Union Budget 2023-24 of India allocated Rs. 16,549 crore (US$ 2 billion) for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, which is nearly 40% higher on year. In 2020, the Chinese government announced a "New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)" to support the development of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, which includes EVs and hybrid vehicles. The plan aims to increase the share of NEVs in China's total auto sales to 20% by 2025 and 50% by 2035. In October 2020, the Japanese government announced the Green Growth Strategy, which includes a plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As part of the strategy, the government plans to accelerate the adoption of EVs and other low-emission vehicles. Such favorable initiatives and investments will provide positive growth to the automotive and electronics sector in the Asia Pacific, thereby positively impacting the demand for brushless DC motors in the region.

Market Developments:

• April 2023: Portescap, a leading supplier of global miniature motion solutions, has launched the 30ECA64 Ultra EC brushless DC motor, an autoclavable motor optimized for success in surgical large bone orthopedic applications.
• March 2022: Johnson Electric launched an ECI-043 brushless DC motor that aims at high torque low-speed applications and delivers a stable torque output with a high level of controllability suited to robotic lawn mower traction, cutter, and autonomous vehicle traction systems.

Market Segmentation:

By Type

• Inner-Rotor
• Outer-Rotor
• Disk-Rotor

By Phases

• Single-Phase
• Three-Phase

By End-Users

• Electrical & Electronics
• Aerospace
• Marine
• Automotive
• Manufacturing
• Others

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Other