Energy Efficient Motor Market

Industry Overview

The Global Energy-Efficient Motor Market is poised for remarkable growth, with the global market size estimated to achieve USD 65.4 billion by 2030, representing a substantial increase from USD 40.45 billion in 2023. This upward trajectory indicates a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7% during the forecast period.

The ability of the energy-efficient motors to expedite the production process due to the sophisticated materials used in their making makes them stand out. These outstanding features offer significant benefits in terms of service, reducing heat production, lower vibration, extended life, and minimum maintenance requirements. Overall, it reduces losses due to over-consumption of energy by about 3 to 6%.

Overall, the future of this market looks very promising and bright with continual growth expected due to rapid improvement in technology, manufacturing process, and efficiency. Its use will be widespread across a wide range of industries such as commercial, residential, industrial, automotive, and others. It will reduce operational costs and help industries achieve their goal for a more sustainable and greener future.

Industry Trends

There is a continual rise in the demand for these energy-efficient motors across the industries. It is mainly due to the energy crisis the entire world is facing currently. Some other factors to push the demand include rise in the prices of oil and natural gas, disruptions in supply chains, and more.

There is also a growing need for innovative and more effective solutions for the production and supply of energy due to the growing demand for energy across the globe and the unstable financial market.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Efficiency Level

Based on the energy level, the global energy-efficient motor market can be divided into Standard (IE1), High (IE2), Premium (IE3), and Super Premium (IE4)segments. Out of these, the IE2 segment is currently the largest contributor to the market and will be so in the future due to its higher efficiency level, lower residual heat generation, and the fact that these can be used in inverters. Also, the market will expand due to the mandatory requirement according to the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS).

Insight by Type

According to the type of these motors, the market can be divided into AC motors, brushed and brushless DC motors, induction motors, and synchronous motors. Out of these, the AC motors segment dominates the market due to higher efficiency, lower carbon emission, and power consumption.

Insight by Application

According to their applicability, the market can be categorized into pumps, air compressors, HVAC, and material processing and handling. Among these, the pumps section is the largest contributor to the market in terms of revenue due to higher adoption across several industries such as commercial, wastewater, oil and natural gas, agriculture, and more.

Insight by End-User Vertical

The market can be divided into different heads based on the end-user verticals as well, such as automotive, residential and commercial building, agriculture, industrial, aerospace, and defense. The industrial vertical is the largest contributor to the market since there are so many industries these machines are used in, such as oil and gas, marine, power and energy, waste, and wastewater. The most significant benefits offered by these machines include lower energy consumption and operational costs.

Industry Dynamics

Global Energy Efficient Motor Market Report Coverage

Growth Drivers

A lot of energy is saved when VSDs are used in electric motors. It also increases their efficiency and reduces carbon emissions. They can regulate the speed of the motor based on the load.  The manufacturers are now using them extensively to enhance efficiency and production and reduce environmental impacts, processing time, and errors.

There is a rise in factory automation practices of late which promotes load tolerance and reduces failures. These energy-efficient motors are more cost-effective than traditional motors, both in the short and long run. Customers prefer using these motors over others due to the advantages provided, low fan losses, better insulation and lamination, and their enhanced abilities.

In addition, there are also other factors than the above that drive the growth of energy-efficient motors. These are fast urbanization, technological development, and increased awareness.

Challenges

The high initial cost of the motors due to better and high-end materials, especially the super-efficient IE4 motors, in comparison to regular motors,and the dependence of the market on high initial investment may impede the growth of this market. Also, a lot of people are not aware of the utility of these motors.

However, growing awareness and reduced costs will help the market overcome the challenges in the forecast period.

Opportunities

There will be a lot of innovations and technological developments to make these machines far more efficient and cost-effective due to lower energy consumption. This will encourage users to invest in these seemingly expensive motors.

Additionally, the revenue of this market is also expected to grow due to their higher demand in specific industries, such as machine tools, HVAC, power tools, home appliances, robotics, and more.

Geographic Overview

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific (APAC)
• Rest of the World (RoW)

North America is the leading contributor to the global energy-efficient motor market due to the rising prices of electricity and more and more businesses consequently looking for more energy-efficient motors. The agricultural and automotive sectors are highly dependent on these types of machines to perform a diverse set of activities.

The European market, on the other hand, is also expected to grow noticeably due to the increase in demand for energy-efficient home appliances by the residential sector and the escalating GDP per capita income.

Competitive Insight

The key players in the energy-efficient motor industry aim to expand their production capacity while also enhancing cost efficiency and streamlining their operations, aided by new digitalization opportunities. In addition, significant expansion efforts by MNCs and well-established organizations, as well as new product launches, collaborations, and M&As, are predicted to raise the market share of energy-efficient motors.

Key Players Covered in the Report

Some of the prominent players in the global energy efficient motor industry include ABB, WEG, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Inc., Nidec Motor Corporation, Schneider Electric, Kirloskar Electric Company, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited, Bosch Rexroth, and General Electric.

Recent Development by Key Players

04/07/2023 - ABB has developed the new generation AMI 5800 NEMA modular induction motor to offer exceptional energy efficiency and reliability in demanding applications such like fans, extruders, conveyors, pumps, compressors and crushers. The AMI 5800 offers the capability for a high degree of modularity and customisation to suit both new-build and upgrade projects in a wide range of industries including conventional power generation, mining and cement, chemical oil and gas and metals. This innovative feature improves performance at high speeds and enables the motor to be used as a simple drop-in replacement to upgrade existing equipment.

MARCH 27, 2024 - Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst. The business includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems. These systems are used in free-range driverless transport systems. This shall strengthen Siemens’ position as a leading solutions provider for flexible production automation.

The Energy Efficient Motor Market research report includes a comprehensive market segmentation analysis as well as projections for the analysis period 2025-2030.

Segments Covered in the Report

• By Efficiency Level 
  • Standard (IE1)
  • High (IE2)
  • Premium (IE3)
  • Super Premium (IE4)
• By Type
  • DC Motor
  • Brushed DC Motors
  • Brushless DC Motors
  • AC Motor
  • Induction Motors
  • Synchronous Motors
• By Application
  • Fans
  • Air Compressor
  • Pumps
  • Material Handling
  • Material Processing
  • HVAC
• By End User Vertical
  • Commercial Building
  • Automotive
  • Residential
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Industrial
  • Agriculture

Region Covered in the Report

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Brazil
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Other Countries

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1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Efficiency Level 
                1.2.2.    By Type
                1.2.3.    By Application
                1.2.4.    By End User Vertical                
                1.2.5.    By Region
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Market Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1. Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2. Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1. Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2. Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3. Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4. Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis
                3.3.3.    Market Share Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Efficiency Level
                5.1.1.    Standard (IE1)
                        5.1.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030  
                5.1.2.    High (IE2)
                        5.1.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.1.3.    Premium (IE3)
                        5.1.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030  
                5.1.4.    Super Premium (IE4)
                        5.1.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.1.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030       
        5.2.    By Type
                5.2.1.    DC Motor
                        5.2.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.2.2.    AC Motor
                        5.2.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.2.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030       
        5.3.    By Application   
                5.3.1.    Fans
                        5.3.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.2.    Air Compressor
                        5.3.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.3.    Pumps
                        5.3.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.4.    Material Handling
                        5.3.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.5.    Material Processing
                        5.3.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.3.6.    HVAC
                        5.3.6.1. Market Definition
                        5.3.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030        
        5.4.    By End User Vertical
                5.4.1.    Commercial Building
                        5.4.1.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.2.    Automotive
                        5.4.2.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.3.    Residential
                        5.4.3.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.4.    Aerospace and Defense
                        5.4.4.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.5.    Industrial
                        5.4.5.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.5.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                5.4.6.    Agriculture
                        5.4.6.1. Market Definition
                        5.4.6.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030       
        
6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Efficiency Level
        6.2.    By Type 
        6.3.    By Application
        6.4.    By End User Vertical       
        6.5.    By Country
                6.5.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.5.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.5.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Efficiency Level
        7.2.    By Type 
        7.3.    By Application
        7.4.    By End User Vertical        
        7.5.    By Country
                7.5.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.5.6.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Efficiency Level
        8.2.    By Type 
        8.3.    By Application
        8.4.    By End User Vertical        
        8.5.    By Country
                8.5.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.5.    Singapore Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.5.6.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Efficiency Level
        9.2.    By Type 
        9.3.    By Application
        9.4.    By End User Vertical        
        9.5.     By Country
                9.5.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.5.4.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    ABB
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    WEG
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    Siemens
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    Rockwell Automation, Inc.
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments
        10.5.    Nidec Motor Corporation
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6.    Schneider Electric
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    Kirloskar Electric Company
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    Bosch Rexroth
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    General Electric
                10.10.1.   Snapshot
                10.10.2.   Overview
                10.10.3.   Offerings
                10.10.4.   Financial Insight
                10.10.5.   Recent Developments        

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to the availability of information in the secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 5 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 11 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 12 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 13 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 14 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 15 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 16 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 17 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 18 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 19 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 20 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 21 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 22 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 23 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 25 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 28 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 29 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 30 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 31 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 32 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 33 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 36 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 37 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 38 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 39 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 40 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 41 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 42 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 43 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 44  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 45  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 46  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 47  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 48  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 49  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 50  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 51  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 52  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2023 (USD Billion)
Table 53  RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2025 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 54 Snapshot – ABB
Table 55 Snapshot – WEG
Table 56 Snapshot – Siemens
Table 57 Snapshot – Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Table 58 Snapshot – Nidec Motor Corporation
Table 59 Snapshot – Schneider Electric
Table 60 Snapshot – Kirloskar Electric Company
Table 61 Snapshot – Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Limited
Table 62 Snapshot – Bosch Rexroth
Table 63 Snapshot – General Electric

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market- Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 16 Global Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 17 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market Highlight
Figure 18 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 19 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 20 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 21 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 22 North America Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 23 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market Highlight
Figure 24 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 25 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 26 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 27 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 28 Europe Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 29 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market Highlight
Figure 30 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 31 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 32 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 33 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 34 Asia-Pacific Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 35 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market Highlight
Figure 36 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Efficiency Level, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 37 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 38 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 39 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By End User Vertical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Figure 40 RoW Energy Efficient Motor Market, By Region, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)