Off-Highway Turbochargers Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis, and Growth Opportunity: 2024-2030

"The off-highway turbochargers market stood at US$ 2.5 Billion in 2023 and is likely to grow at a modest CAGR of 2.8% in the long run to reach US$ 3.2 Billion in 2030."

Market Dynamics

Introduction

The turbocharger is a mature device that has been refined over the past century to achieve the right compromise between competing requirements. Efficiency, boost pressure, and range are all crucial requirements, but so are low inertia to combat turbo lag, and low cost for commercial success. Durability and service life are other prerequisites for off-highway applications. Some recent developments in the turbocharger realm include small, high-speed electric machines and solid-state power switching for electrically assisted turbocharging and e-boosting.

The marine industry has been experiencing the most disruptive journey in the past few decades, with the key emerging trends being net zero emissions, fuel efficiency, alternative fuels, and increasing lifespan. There was a fleeting demand surge in 2023, predominantly fueled by incessant strengthening demand for the merchant marine and the gas compression business. This boom is anticipated to seep well into the first half of 2024. The momentum is anticipated to start normalizing by the second half of the year.

The energy industry has been shifting to the renewables trend for the past few years, and the rising electrification trend is creating a demand for turbochargers for grid balancing from ICE. Unremitting demand from new data centers that require turbochargers for emergency power is likely to give a thrust to market growth.

Recent Market Collaborations/Partnerships:

A huge number of strategic collaborations have been performed over the past few years:

• In 2020, Imperial and Mitsubishi launched a turbocharger center to develop cleaner engines and more efficient through innovative designs for turbochargers. Detailed research will be carried out to improve engine performance and operation and enable low-carbon engine technology.
• In 2021, Rolls-Royce and MAN Energy Solutions signed an agreement for a strategic partnership under which MAN's PBST brand will distribute state-of-the-art MTU turbochargers, developed and produced in-house by Rolls-Royce Power Systems, these turbochargers will thus be made available in additional markets.
• In 2022, Accelleron, formerly known as ABB Turbocharging, and Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) have inked an agreement allowing Accelleron turbochargers to be utilized in UE Engines, one of the top three manufacturers of low-speed marine engines worldwide.
• In 2022, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) concluded a licensing agreement, giving Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. rights to manufacture and sell its MET turbochargers.
• In 2022, the new TCT axial-turbocharger series from MAN Energy Solutions was licensed by Mitsui E&S Machinery for Mitsui's two-stroke engines. The new TCT axial-turbocharger series will be provided by MAN Energy Solutions under the terms of the 10-year contract.
• By End-Use Industry Type
• "Marine is expected to remain dominant whereas rail is anticipated to be the fastest-growing end-use industry of the market during the forecast period."
• Turbochargers are used in a wide array of marine vessels such as bulk carriers, container ships, recreational boats, military vehicles, and cruise ships.
• Increasing demand for large commercial ships owing to a rise in international trade. The average useful life of a turbocharger is 20-30 years, usually, they are highly customized.
• Within the marine segment, commercial ships captured the largest chunk. Low- & medium-speed engines are highly preferred in commercial ships.
• For rail, turbocharging can provide up to 400% more power than a naturally aspirated engine of a similar size, enabling manufacturers to use smaller engines without an impact on performance.
• By Mode of Operation Type
• "Radial turbochargers are expected to remain the dominant and faster-growing mode of operation of the market during the forecast period."
• The market is segmented into radial turbochargers and axial turbochargers.
• Radial turbochargers are more used in the 0.5-6,000 KW range, for both auxiliary as well as main medium-speed engines.
• Radial turbochargers are generally simpler and cheaper to manufacture and maintain and are particularly beneficial in applications where rapid start-up is important, due to their compact size and robust blades.
• Key players are the Accelleron (ABB), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, MAN Energy Solutions, etc.
• Usage of axial turbochargers is expected to grow in two-stroke engines with the increase in the penetration of low & medium speed engines.
• By Technology Type
• "Single turbo maintained an unequivocal lead in the market from 2018-2023 and is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period as well."
• The market is segmented into single turbo, twin-turbo, electro-assist turbo, and variable geometry turbo.
• A single turbo takes up much less space than a twin turbo and cools better. The single turbo itself, as well as its installation, is more cost-efficient. As opposed to twin-turbo, it produces a maximum boost at higher RPM (revolutions per minute).
• A single turbo is preferably used in powerboats and cruise applications.
• Two-stroke engines are more often used for low-speed engines, especially in marine applications.
• Electric assist turbo is mainly used in low-speed engines, and it helps in reducing emissions and noise coming from engines.
• By Engine Type
• "Low- & medium-speed engines maintained an unequivocal lead in the market from 2018-2023 and are expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period as well."
• The market is segmented into low- & medium-speed engines and high-speed engines.
• Low & medium-speed engines are the major market category in marine, whereas high-speed engines are preferred in the energy category.
• Low-speed engine is preferred in commercial ships, especially merchant ships with single engine sizes of 8-80 MW. The medium-speed engine is preferred for coastal and inland vessels, offshore vessels, ferries, and cruise ships (2-20 MW single engine size).
• Regional Analysis
• "Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for off-highway turbochargers during the forecast period."
• Asia-Pacific to hold its unassailable lead by 2030.
• Increasing presence of all major turbocharger manufacturers for both products and services.
• Huge commercial shipbuilding in three countries (China, South Korea, and Japan).
• Asia-Pacific is expected to maintain a 50% share of global primary energy demand and a 60% share of global carbon emissions by 2050.
• Key players in the region are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Cummins Inc., Acelleron (ABB), and MAN Energy Solutions.
• Key Players
• The market is moderately consolidated with the presence of <50 players globally. Established companies with a long history in the industry have a competitive advantage due to their technological know-how, research & development, and established customer relationships. To enhance their market position and expand their offerings, companies partake in collaborations or partnerships. The following are the key players in the off-highway turbochargers market
• Here is the list of the Top Players (Based on Dominance)
• Accelleron (ABB LTD.)
• BorgWarner Turbo Systems Gmb
• Cummins Inc.
• Kompressorenbau Bannewitz GmbH
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd
• MAN Energy Solutions SE
• MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
• Wabtech Corporation
• Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players of the market.
• Report Feature

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter's five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.
• The global off-highway turbochargers market is segmented into the following categories.
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by End-Use Industry Type
• Marine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Energy (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Rail (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by Mode of Operation Type
• Radial Turbocharger (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Axial Turbocharger (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by Technology Type
• Single Turbo (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Twin Turbo (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Electro-Assist Turbo (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Variable Geometry Turbo (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by Engine Type
• Low- & Medium-Speed Engine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• High-Speed Engine (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by Sales Type
• Products (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Services (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Off-Highway Turbochargers Market, by Region
• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, The UK, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Others)
• Research Methodology
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