Automotive Starter Motor Market Synopsis

Automotive Starter Motor Market Size is Valued at USD 15.63 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 22.22 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 4.50% From 2024-2032.

Automotive Starter Motor Market refers to the industry that deals with manufacturing, selling and distribution of starter motors which are mainly utilized in automobiles such as passenger, commercial and two-wheeler whoeled vehicles. Starter motors are another important known parts perform the task of starting a vehicle’s engine thus converting electrical energy from the automobile battery into mechanical energy that kicks the engine into motion. This market is therefore characterized by various known factors like technological evolution, increasing automotive industry, and the rising trends in demand for fuel efficient and electric cars.

• By far, one of the key factors contributing to the growth of the Automotive Starter Motor Market is the rising demand for automobiles around the world. Dedrick and Sanders opine that due to increasing demand of personal and commercial vehicles, there is great demand of starter motors. At the same time, the shift toward the production of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles requires starter motor innovation, thus fueling the market’s expansion. Advancements in the ideas of improving the performance and reliability of the starter motors are putting pressure on the manufacturers to engage in research and development in a bid to boost the performance of the motors hence increasing the market growth.
• Another enormous factor is a continuously evolving trend of increasing the fuel efficiency and emission reduction of vehicles in the automotive industry. Global leaders are putting into place ambitious standards for emissions of greenhouse gases, which has led to increased use of technology in automobiles including efficient starter motors. This shift does serve sustainability purposes also pushes manufacturers to design and create lighter, more compact and efficient starter motor for consumers and legal compliances.

Automotive Starter Motor Market Trend Analysis

Rising adoption of advanced starter motor technologies

• One of the most emerging trends identified in the global market for Automotive Starter Motor is growing application of the superior technologies of gear reduction and solenoid actuated starter motor. These technologies provide higher torque value, less weight and effectiveness in performance thereby making the technology more attractive to vehicle producers. Further, more significant adoption of high-tech solutions and automation in starter motors is being adopted to provide better diagnostic and monitoring capabilities to enhance vehicle efficiency.
• One of the most important emerging trend is the growth of interest in electric / hybrid electric vehicle category. This is through starter motors which are being adapted to fit services required in the expanding automotive industry where cars are being electrified. Such a trend inspires manufacturers to produce individual starter motors that help improve the contact starting opportunities of electric and hybrid vehicles as the market for environmentally-friendly vehicles is rapidly rising.

The growing emphasis on electric mobility

• The increased focus on electric mobility is expected to be a key factor that is driving a great business opportunity in the Automotive Starter Motor Market. Electric vehicles are being encouraged by governments through incentives and infrastructure development and inherent with this are specific requirements for the starting motor that power such vehicles. This gives an opportunity to the manufactures to come up with new ideas on how to design and improve the efficiency and reliability of electric starters to fit in the emerging market system in the context of automotive world. In the same breadth, the growth of the aftermarket segment is also seen to be a promising avenue for players based on the Automotive Starter Motor Market. Ion of electric vehicles through incentives and infrastructure development, there is a corresponding demand for specialized starter motors that cater to the unique needs of EVs. This opens avenues for manufacturers to innovate and develop products that enhance the performance and reliability of electric starters, positioning them as key players in the evolving automotive landscape.
• Additionally, the expansion of the aftermarket segment provides lucrative opportunities for companies operating in the Automotive Starter Motor Market. Those motorists who own such vehicles therefore require new starter motors for replacement or service often as their fleets get older. Hence the possibility of firms investing in superior quality aftermarket starter motors and developing efficient distribution channels to get their products to the market hence long-term growth of this segment.

Automotive Starter Motor Market Segment Analysis:

Automotive Starter Motor Market Segmented on the basis of type, Vehicle type, Power Rating and End User.

By Type, Gear Reduction Starter Motor segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

• The Global Automotive Starter Motor Market is mainly classified types such as gear reduction starter motors and inertia starter motors. Gear reduction starter motors incorporate a gear system that boosts the torque output and decreases the size and weight of the motor which make them appropriate for today’s cars particularly those that have high power receptors. Inertia starter motors on the other hand are designed in a simpler way whereby a flywheel will be used to start of cranking of the engine. Whereas they are generally heavier and bulkier than gear reduction starters, inertia starter motors come with enviable reliability standards, though commonly used in older models of vehicles. And both are vital for the purpose of starting the engine but working and structural mode and qualities differ to fit the car’s need and uses.

By Vehicle type, Passenger Cars segment held the largest share in 2024

• Based on the type of vehicle, the Automotive Starter Motor Market can be divided into passenger car, light commercial vehicle, two-wheeler and electric vehicle. Market holds a larger portion for Passenger cars since they need reliable starter motors for their daily usage. Trucks and buses also belong to this segment due to higher demand for power and high-quality starter motors that could handle the communication system and the power of the more significant engines. Powered two-wheelers including motorcycles and scooters need more efficiency during starting and other operating conditions; hence there is a demand for lightweight and compact starter motors to match the general trends of fuel efficiency. More excitingly, electrification of vehicles through the adoption of electric vehicles is also contributing to market developments as these cars frequently call for starter motors built explicitly for their electrical power systems and better starting capabilities, hence fueling innovation in the market.

Automotive Starter Motor Market Regional Insights:

Asia Pacific is Expected to Dominate the Market Over the Forecast period

• As of now, Asia-Pacific remains the largest market for automotive starter motors because of the burgeoning automotive market in China and India, especially. The rising production of passenger cars and both light and heavy commercial vehicles in this region, coupled with a growing population of the middle class with improved disposable income, fuels demand for these starter motors. In addition, Asia-Pacific has experienced increased investments in automotive manufacturing infrastructure and especially has directed increased attention to electric vehicles which strengthen the market growth. • Also, the competition of the region has many main players and local manufacturers, which cause a high degree of competition and new product development countries like China and India. The increasing production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, coupled with a rising middle class and improved disposable incomes, drives the demand for starter motors in this region. Moreover, significant investments in automotive manufacturing infrastructure and a focus on electric vehicle production further bolster the market growth in Asia-Pacific.
• Additionally, the region's competitive landscape features numerous key players and local manufacturers, leading to intensified competition and innovation. With growing technological acceptance among the Asia Pacific car manufacturers and increased focus on fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, the need for innovative upgraded starter motors have remained constant thereby propelling Asia Pacific to remain the market leader.

Active Key Players in the Automotive Starter Motor Market

• Bosch (Germany)
• Valeo (France)
• Denso (Japan)
• Continental (Germany)
• ACDelco (United States)
• Hitachi Automotive Systems (Japan)
• BorgWarner (United States)
• Delphi Technologies (United Kingdom)
• Magneti Marelli (Italy)
• Mitsubishi Electric (Japan) and Other Active Players

Chapter 1: Introduction
 1.1 Scope and Coverage

Chapter 2:Executive Summary

Chapter 3: Market Landscape
 3.1 Market Dynamics
  3.1.1 Drivers
  3.1.2 Restraints
  3.1.3 Opportunities
  3.1.4 Challenges
 3.2 Market Trend Analysis
 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
 3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
 3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
 3.6 Ecosystem
 3.7 Regulatory Landscape
 3.8 Price Trend Analysis
 3.9 Patent Analysis
 3.10 Technology Evolution
 3.11 Investment Pockets
 3.12 Import-Export Analysis

Chapter 4: Automotive Starter Motor Market by Type
 4.1 Automotive Starter Motor Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 4.2 Automotive Starter Motor Market Overview
 4.3 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  4.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.3.4 Gear Reduction Starter Motor: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.4 Inertia Starter Motor
  4.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.4.4 Inertia Starter Motor: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 5: Automotive Starter Motor Market by Power Rating
 5.1 Automotive Starter Motor Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 5.2 Automotive Starter Motor Market Overview
 5.3 Below 1 kW
  5.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.3.4 Below 1 kW: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.4 1 kW to 2 kW
  5.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.4.4 1 kW to 2 kW: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.5 above 2 kW
  5.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.5.4 above 2 kW: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6: Automotive Starter Motor Market by Vehicle Type
 6.1 Automotive Starter Motor Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 6.2 Automotive Starter Motor Market Overview
 6.3 Passenger Cars
  6.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.3.4 Passenger Cars: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.4 Commercial Vehicles
  6.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.4.4 Commercial Vehicles: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.5 Two-Wheelers
  6.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.5.4 Two-Wheelers: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 6.6 Electric Vehicles
  6.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  6.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  6.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  6.6.4 Electric Vehicles: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 7: Automotive Starter Motor Market by End-User
 7.1 Automotive Starter Motor Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 7.2 Automotive Starter Motor Market Overview
 7.3 Individual Consumers
  7.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  7.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  7.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.3.4 Individual Consumers: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 7.4 Fleet Operators
  7.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  7.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  7.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.4.4 Fleet Operators: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 8: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
 8.1 Competitive Landscape
  8.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
  8.1.2 Automotive Starter Motor Market Share by Manufacturer (2023)
  8.1.3 Industry BCG Matrix
  8.1.4 Heat Map Analysis
  8.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
  
 8.2 BOSCH (GERMANY)
  8.2.1 Company Overview
  8.2.2 Key Executives
  8.2.3 Company Snapshot
  8.2.4 Role of the Company in the Market
  8.2.5 Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  8.2.6 Operating Business Segments
  8.2.7 Product Portfolio
  8.2.8 Business Performance
  8.2.9 Key Strategic Moves and Recent Developments
  8.2.10 SWOT Analysis
 8.3 VALEO (FRANCE)
 8.4 DENSO (JAPAN)
 8.5 CONTINENTAL (GERMANY)
 8.6 ACDELCO (UNITED STATES)
 8.7 HITACHI AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS (JAPAN)
 8.8 BORGWARNER (UNITED STATES)
 8.9 DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES (UNITED KINGDOM)
 8.10 MAGNETI MARELLI (ITALY)
 8.11 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC (JAPAN)
 8.12 OTHER ACTIVE PLAYERS.

Chapter 9: Global Automotive Starter Motor Market By Region
 9.1 Overview
 9.2. North America Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.2.2 Top Key Companies
  9.2.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.2.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.2.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.2.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.2.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.2.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.2.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.2.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.2.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.2.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.2.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.2.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.2.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.2.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.2.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.2.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.2.8.1 US
  9.2.8.2 Canada
  9.2.8.3 Mexico
 9.3. Eastern Europe Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.3.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.3.2 Top Key Companies
  9.3.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.3.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.3.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.3.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.3.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.3.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.3.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.3.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.3.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.3.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.3.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.3.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.3.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.3.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.3.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.3.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.3.8.1 Bulgaria
  9.3.8.2 The Czech Republic
  9.3.8.3 Hungary
  9.3.8.4 Poland
  9.3.8.5 Romania
  9.3.8.6 Rest of Eastern Europe
 9.4. Western Europe Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.4.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.4.2 Top Key Companies
  9.4.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.4.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.4.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.4.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.4.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.4.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.4.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.4.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.4.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.4.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.4.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.4.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.4.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.4.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.4.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.4.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.4.8.1 Germany
  9.4.8.2 UK
  9.4.8.3 France
  9.4.8.4 Netherlands
  9.4.8.5 Italy
  9.4.8.6 Russia
  9.4.8.7 Spain
  9.4.8.8 Rest of Western Europe
 9.5. Asia Pacific Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.5.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.5.2 Top Key Companies
  9.5.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.5.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.5.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.5.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.5.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.5.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.5.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.5.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.5.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.5.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.5.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.5.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.5.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.5.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.5.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.5.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.5.8.1 China
  9.5.8.2 India
  9.5.8.3 Japan
  9.5.8.4 South Korea
  9.5.8.5 Malaysia
  9.5.8.6 Thailand
  9.5.8.7 Vietnam
  9.5.8.8 The Philippines
  9.5.8.9 Australia
  9.5.8.10 New Zealand
  9.5.8.11 Rest of APAC
 9.6. Middle East & Africa Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.6.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.6.2 Top Key Companies
  9.6.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.6.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.6.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.6.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.6.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.6.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.6.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.6.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.6.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.6.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.6.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.6.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.6.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.6.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.6.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.6.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.6.8.1 Turkey
  9.6.8.2 Bahrain
  9.6.8.3 Kuwait
  9.6.8.4 Saudi Arabia
  9.6.8.5 Qatar
  9.6.8.6 UAE
  9.6.8.7 Israel
  9.6.8.8 South Africa
 9.7. South America Automotive Starter Motor Market
  9.7.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  9.7.2 Top Key Companies
  9.7.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  9.7.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Type
  9.7.4.1 Gear Reduction Starter Motor
  9.7.4.2 Inertia Starter Motor
  9.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Power Rating
  9.7.5.1 Below 1 kW
  9.7.5.2 1 kW to 2 kW
  9.7.5.3 above 2 kW
  9.7.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Vehicle Type
  9.7.6.1 Passenger Cars
  9.7.6.2 Commercial Vehicles
  9.7.6.3 Two-Wheelers
  9.7.6.4 Electric Vehicles
  9.7.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-User
  9.7.7.1 Individual Consumers
  9.7.7.2 Fleet Operators
  9.7.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  9.7.8.1 Brazil
  9.7.8.2 Argentina
  9.7.8.3 Rest of SA

Chapter 10 Analyst Viewpoint and Conclusion
10.1 Recommendations and Concluding Analysis
10.2 Potential Market Strategies

Chapter 11 Research Methodology
11.1 Research Process
11.2 Primary Research
11.3 Secondary Research