The global DC motor control equipment market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2035, reaching a market index of approximately 168 by 2035, driven by expanding demand for industrial automation and robotics. APAC is expected to account for the largest regional share, while North America and Europe are projected to grow on the back of retrofit activity and energy-efficiency investment.
At the start of the forecast period in 2026, demand for precise motion control is expected to remain strong across applications including industrial automation, robotics, HVAC and e-mobility. Under the base-case scenario, the market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index rising from 100 in 2025 to 168 in 2035.
By region, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of consumption, while North America and Europe will contribute through retrofits and energy-efficiency upgrades. Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East and Africa are expected to expand gradually as emerging growth markets. Demand is underpinned by the expansion of manufacturing, increased robot adoption and continued electrification.
By demand segment, industrial automation and robotics account for an estimated 32% share, HVAC 22%, conveyors and material handling 18%, pumps and compressors 16%, and electric vehicles and e-mobility 12%. These segments include product categories such as servo drives, PLC-based controls and digital motor control modules.
Key competitors include ABB, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Yaskawa Electric and Mitsubishi Electric, which are expected to advance region-specific pricing discipline and product portfolio sophistication.