Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-12-29 01:13Core Insights - The actuator industry in China has established a complete industrial chain, with upstream focusing on raw materials and core technology components, midstream accelerating towards intelligent development, and downstream driven by traditional industries and emerging fields like robotics and renewable energy [1][5][9]. Industry Overview - Actuators are critical components in automation control systems, converting controller signals into mechanical actions to regulate production parameters [2][3]. - The actuator market is projected to reach 33 billion yuan in 2024 and 82 billion yuan by 2030, driven by technological upgrades and domestic replacements [1][13]. Upstream Development - The upstream sector includes key components like motors, reducers, and sensors, with domestic breakthroughs in motors and reducers, but a notable gap in high-end precision components like encoders [7][9]. - Domestic companies have made significant progress in servo motors and harmonic reducers, but high-end encoder markets remain dominated by international firms [7][9]. Downstream Demand - The demand for actuators is characterized by a dual structure of traditional and emerging markets, with industrial automation as the foundation and new energy and robotics as growth drivers [9][10]. - The humanoid robot sector is expected to see explosive growth, with the market projected to increase from approximately 2.4 billion yuan in 2025 to 25.4 billion yuan by 2030, highlighting the actuator's role as a core component [11][12]. Market Segmentation - The actuator market is segmented into electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and special actuators, with electric actuators leading growth due to their advantages in smart applications [14][15]. - The electric actuator market is expected to reach 17.8 billion yuan by 2025, while pneumatic and hydraulic actuators maintain stable growth in their respective applications [14][15]. Competitive Landscape - The actuator industry features a diverse competitive landscape with foreign brands dominating high-end markets and domestic leaders making significant inroads through innovation and localization [15][16]. - Domestic brands are expected to capture 58% of the market share by 2024, with projections to exceed 70% by 2030, driven by technological advancements and market responsiveness [15][16]. Future Trends - The industry is set to evolve with a focus on technological innovation, market optimization, and industrial upgrades, emphasizing the integration of IoT and AI into actuator products [16][17]. - The market will see a shift towards high-end applications and a collaborative development model among core and supporting enterprises, enhancing overall competitiveness [18].