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Industrial Gearbox Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//5805-CR | 155 Pages | Author: Chitranshi Jaiswal| August 2022

In the current energy landscape, there is a noticeable shift towards generating electricity from renewable sources, notably solar and wind power. The increased adoption of these renewable sources is attributed to technological advancements that enhance their efficiency. Notably, in 2017, a substantial investment of approximately USD 107.20 billion was directed towards wind energy. This significant investment reflects the global commitment to increasing the use of renewable energy sources as part of the broader initiative to reduce pollution. The collective efforts to transition towards cleaner energy sources present a promising outlook for the gearbox services market.

The role of industrial gearboxes is particularly pivotal in the realm of wind power. These gearboxes play a crucial role in accelerating the rotation of the rotor, contributing significantly to the generation of electricity from wind turbines. The world is actively striving to meet targets for an increased reliance on clean energy, with a particular emphasis on harnessing power from wind sources. In alignment with these goals, governments worldwide are enacting stringent regulations to control noise pollution and manage power consumption across various industries. These regulatory measures are anticipated to act as catalysts for the growth of the gearbox services market in the foreseeable future.

As each country endeavors to enhance its utilization of renewable energy, particularly from wind turbines, there is a projected uptick in investment directed towards the repair and maintenance of these crucial components. Furthermore, the ongoing expansion of cities and industries is fueling a surge in electricity demand. This escalating need for power creates significant opportunities for the global industrial gearbox service market. In essence, the upward trajectory in the adoption of renewable energy sources, especially within the domain of wind power, coupled with the increasing global demand for electricity, is driving the growth of the gearbox services market on a global scale.

In conclusion, the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions is reshaping the global energy landscape. The substantial investments in wind energy, coupled with regulatory efforts to promote clean energy, underscore a paradigm shift towards renewable sources. Within this context, industrial gearboxes, integral to the functioning of wind turbines, play a crucial role in supporting the generation of electricity. The anticipated growth in investments for wind turbine maintenance, alongside the rising demand for electricity from expanding urban centers and industries, positions the industrial gearbox service market for significant expansion in the coming years

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Segment Outlook Type, Plan, Part, Industry and Region

Global Industrial Gearbox Market Overview:


The Industrial Gearbox Market size was valued at USD 27.3 billion in 2021. The industrial gearbox industry is projected to grow from USD 28.56 Billion in 2022 to USD 39.12 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.60% during the forecast period (2024 - 2030). Increasing focus on generating renewable power, and increasing industrial automation within manufacturing industries including automobile, agriculture machinery and food processing are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.


Industrial Gearbox Market Overview


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Industrial Gearbox Market Trends




  • Rising robotization to boost the market growth




Rapid industrialization in developed and developing nations is driving the growth and development of the global market. The expansion of the automobile industry is paving a new way for the market growth. As per the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, the market revenue for comprehensive mechanical technology and digitalization industrial gearbox in Germany was roughly $16.35 billion in 2017. Thus, the rising robotization is boosting the growth of the global market.


Further, rapid utilization of industry 4.0 combined with various technologies such as the internet of things and artificial intelligence. In addition, the growing favorable government regulations in favor of noise pollution support the growth of the market for industrial gearbox. Furthermore, the growth of the global market is also driven by the growing construction and building activities.


Additionally, the rising usage of automation technologies in the manufacturing industry is one of the most important drivers, influencing heavy growth within the market in the coming years. The need for automation is growing in prominence across various regions due to increasing labor costs and manufacturing overcapacity. The market is expected to register considerable gains due to the increasing adoption of in-built robots with high sophistication. For instance, in 2021, according to the robotic survey, robots are presently used as an integral part of 44.9 % of the respondents' assembly and manufacturing facilities, according to the poll. More specifically, 34.9 % of those with robots utilize collaborative robots (cobots), whereas 65.1 % use only industrial robots. The automotive sector is expected to contribute significantly to the market growth due to its continuous evolution in various regions, especially across emerging economies such as Japan, China, and India, enhancing the industrial gearbox market CAGR across the globe in recent years.


However, the rising investments aimed at furthering various sectors, such as wind power and other renewable power generation, are likely to affect the growth of the industrial gearbox market revenue positively.


Industrial Gearbox Market Segment Insights:


Industrial Gearbox Type Insights


The Industrial Gearbox Market segmentation, based on type, includes planetary, helical, bevel, spur, and worm. The helical segment held the majority share in 2021 of the Industrial Gearbox Market revenue. The parallel shafts and winding tooth lines are used in helical industrial gearbox. They have stronger teeth that are seamlessly blended, are quieter, and can transmit larger loads, making them ideal for elevated applications. However, planetary is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period. The planetary industrial gearbox is typically utilized as rotation multipliers. Automatic door openers, motorized wheels, and winches are among the most common applications of the planetary industrial gearbox.


September 2022: Premium Transmission, one of India's leading gear and industrial gearbox manufacturing companies, has announced its new products in the industrial gear segment. The new products include MI Inline Vertical Agitator Geared Motor, Smart Modular Bevel, Helical Gearbox, RC Cooling Tower, and PSVS Fluid Coupling.


Industrial Gearbox Plan Insights


The Industrial Gearbox Market segmentation, based on the plan, includes equal hub, and calculated pivot. The equal hub segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This is due to the growing utilization of equal hub manufacturing sectors. However, the calculated pivot is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period as it is widely used in the automotive and mechanical sectors, positively impacting the industrial gearbox market growth.


Industrial Gearbox Part Insights


The Industrial Gearbox Market data has been bifurcated by part into stuff, shaft, and bearing. The bearing segment dominated the market in 2021 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2022-2030. Bearing support rotating shafts are used to transfer power while minimizing friction. However, the shaft is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period as shafts are rotating members, which helps to transmit power and torque from one location to another.


Figure 1: Industrial Gearbox Market, by Part, 2024 & 2030 (USD Million)

Industrial Gearbox Market, by Part,


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


Industrial Gearbox Industry Insights


Based on industry, the global industrial gearbox industry has been segmented into development, power age, modern, material dealing, marine, and wind force. Power age held the largest segment share in 2021, owing to a surge in demand for energy and power combined with the rising awareness regarding renewable energy. However, development is the fastest-growing category over the forecast period. Developed and underdeveloped countries are progressing at a rapid growth rate in the manufacturing industry. The manufacturing or production process of steel and cement requires an industrial gearbox.


Industrial Gearbox Regional Insights


By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific industrial gearbox market accounted for USD 11.88 billion in 2021 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. This is owing to the increasing demand for industrial gearbox in various applications like manufacturing, power, etc. China has been an essential factor in the growth of the manufacturing sector worldwide. The country is the leader in the steel, chemical, power, and cement industries and is one of the top players in the petrochemical and refining industries.


Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.


Figure 3: Industrial Gearbox Market Share By Region 2021 (%)

Industrial Gearbox Market Share By Region


Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review


North America industrial gearbox market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the rise of the industrial gearbox market in the region is boosted by the region's developing manufacturing sector and the presence of significant market players functioning in the industry. Moreover, US industrial gearbox market held the largest market share, and the Canada industrial gearbox market was the fastest-growing market in the North America region.


The Europe industrial gearbox market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2022 to 2030. This is due to the growing demand for energy, rapid industrialization and urbanization, and rising infrastructural development initiatives boosting the region's growth. Further, the Germany industrial gearbox market held the largest market share, and the UK industrial gearbox market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.


Industrial Gearbox Key Market Players & Competitive Insights


Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will assist the market to grow even more. Market participants are also taking various strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, contractual agreements, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the industrial gearbox industry must provide cost-effective items to enhance and survive in an increasingly competitive and growing market environment.


One of the primary business strategies manufacturers adopt in the global industrial gearbox industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is manufacturing locally to reduce operating costs. The industrial gearbox market major player such as David Brown (UK), Kumera Corporation (Finland), Parsons Peebles LTD (UK), Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd (Japan), and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research and development activities.


RNWBL is a high-growth technology company focused on lowering the cost of renewable energy and accelerating the energy transition. With a portfolio of best-in-class organizations, RNWBL is focused on providing field services and technology to the wind, solar, and broader renewables industry. In March 2022, RNWBL, LLC, a US-based technology company, acquired Gearbox Express for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, RNWBL is focused on providing field services and technology to the wind, solar and broader renewables industry. Gearbox Express is a US-based manufacturer that provides remanufactured industrial gearbox, main shafts, parts, and other services.


Also, Siemens Limited is a technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, digital transformation, transport, and transmission and generation of electrical power. It is the flagship listed enterprise of Siemens AG in India. The company's business structure is well-oriented in meeting the needs of the industry in improving efficiency, quality, flexibility and speed. With its wide-ranging portfolio, market-oriented organization structure, global technology leadership and strong local competence, the company are in a good position to partner with the country in sustainable growth. In December 2021, Siemens Smart Infrastructure signed an agreement to acquire digital twin software for buildings from EcoDomus, a US-based company. The move helps Siemens Smart Infrastructure expand its digital building portfolio, including its cloud-based building operations twin software and its flagship building management platform Desigo CC.


List of the Key Companies in the Industrial Gearbox Market include



  • David Brown (UK)

  • Kumera Corporation (Finland)

  • Parsons Peebles LTD (UK)

  • Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd (Japan)

  • Fluor Corporation (US)

  • Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd (India)

  • PG Drive (India)

  • GearTec (US)

  • Sew-Eurodrive (Germany)

  • Elecon Group Company Limited (India)

  • Artec Machine Systems (US)

  • Dana Limited (US)

  • GBS Gearbox Services (Switzerland)

  • Unico Mechanical (US), among others


Industrial Gearbox Market Developments


March 2021: Nanjing High Accurate Drive Equipment Manufacturing Group Co. Ltd ordered 656 industrial gearboxes, with the PDM460 dual-stage industrial gearbox specifically mentioned. The Perth subway system in Australia received this gearbox order. The PDM460 subway gearbox used for this order was advertised as having strong bearing capacity, good reliability, and other attributes. As a result, it is ideal for varied loads and high tremors and can work in temperatures ranging from -25 to -50 degrees Celsius.


Industrial Gearbox Market Segmentation:


Industrial Gearbox Type Outlook



  • Planetary

  • Helical

  • Bevel

  • Spur

  • Worm


Industrial Gearbox Plan Outlook



  • Equal Hub

  • Calculated Pivot


Industrial Gearbox Part Outlook



  • Stuff

  • Shaft

  • Bearing


Industrial Gearbox Industry Outlook



  • Development

  • Power Age

  • Modern

  • Material Dealing

  • Marine

  • Wind Force


Industrial Gearbox Regional Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada




  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Europe




  • Asia-Pacific

    • China

    • Japan

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Australia

    • Rest of Asia-Pacific




  • Rest of the World

    • Middle East

    • Africa

    • Latin America



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