Automotive Starter Motor Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Automotive Starter Motor Market report segments the industry into By Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles), By Application Type (Internal Combustion Engine (IC Engine), Hybrid/Micro-Hybrid Powertrain), By Type (Electric, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Starter Motor Generator), By Sales Channel (Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Replacement/Aftermarket), and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and more).

Automotive Starter Motor Market Size

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Automotive Starter Motor Market Analysis

The Automotive Starter Motor Market size is estimated at USD 16.33 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 20.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Over the medium term, with rising strict emission standards around the globe, auto manufacturers are progressively shifting their production from conventional engine vehicles to electric and hybrid. As vehicles running in micro-hybrid and hybrid vehicles use starter motors, the increase in the number of passenger cars running on this powertrain is expected to drive the market.

Stringent emission standards, fuel efficiency, and government incentives are the major factors driving automakers and buyers to shift toward hybrid vehicles from conventional vehicles. Rising demand for fuel-efficient vehicles across the region is encouraging consumers to buy hybrid vehicles, which is likely to witness major growth for the market during the forecast period.

The rapid expansion of manufacturing industries is likely to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period. As still majorty of vehicles rely on IC engines, it is expected to remain the demand is growing over the medium to log run.

Automotive Starter Motor Industry Overview

Several key players, such as Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Valeo Group, Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., and others, dominate the automotive starter motor market. The rise in demand for lightweight vehicles to enhance vehicle fuel efficiency is likely to witness major growth for the market during the forecast period. For instance,

  • In March 2023, Proton introduced its first mild-hybrid electric vehicle (MHEV) model, the X90. The XC90 model is equipped with a 48 V Belt-Starter Generator (BSG) motor, a DCDC converter, a 48 V lithium-ion battery, a battery management system, a recuperation braking system, and a hybrid module control system.
  • In March 2022, Nexteer Automotive introduced a new eDrive product line with the launch of a 48 V integrated Belt-Driven Starter Generator (iBSG) that hybridizes conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to help OEMs meet emissions and fuel efficiency regulations.

Automotive Starter Motor Market Leaders

  1. Robert Bosch GmbH

  2. Denso Corporation

  3. Valeo Group

  4. Mitsuba Corp

  5. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Automotive Starter Motor Market News

  • June 2023: Renault Group introduced the D-segment coupe-SUV Rafale, which will be available in spring 2024. The all-new Rafale is equipped with a 1.2 l turbocharged 3-cylinder gasoline engine, delivering 130 hp and 205 Nm of torque, as well as electric motors and a starter generator, resulting in a total output of 200 hp.
  • May 2023: Zhongshan Broad-ocean Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it is planning to spin off Shanghai Edrive Co., Ltd., its wholly-owned subsidiary, for listing. Shanghai Edrive is mainly engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of New Energy Vehicle powertrain systems and automotive rotating equipment such as starters and generators for vehicles and off-road machinery.

Automotive Starter Motor Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rise in Vehicle Sale
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Increase in demand for Electric Vehicles
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value (USD))

  • 5.1 By Vehicle Type
    • 5.1.1 Passenger Cars
    • 5.1.2 Commercial Vehicles
  • 5.2 By Application Type
    • 5.2.1 Internal Combustion Engine (IC Engine)
    • 5.2.2 Hybrid/Micro-Hybrid Powertrain
  • 5.3 By Type
    • 5.3.1 Electric
    • 5.3.2 Pneumatic
    • 5.3.3 Hydraulic
    • 5.3.4 Starter Motor Generator
  • 5.4 By Sales Channel
    • 5.4.1 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
    • 5.4.2 Replacement/Aftermarket
  • 5.5 By Geography
    • 5.5.1 North America
    • 5.5.1.1 United States
    • 5.5.1.2 Canada
    • 5.5.1.3 Rest of North America
    • 5.5.2 Europe
    • 5.5.2.1 Germany
    • 5.5.2.2 Uinted Kingdom
    • 5.5.2.3 France
    • 5.5.2.4 Italy
    • 5.5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.5.2.6 Rest of Europe
    • 5.5.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.3.1 China
    • 5.5.3.2 India
    • 5.5.3.3 Japan
    • 5.5.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.5.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.5.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.5.4.1 South America
    • 5.5.4.2 Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles*
    • 6.2.1 Robert Bosch GmbH
    • 6.2.2 Denso Corporation
    • 6.2.3 Valeo Group
    • 6.2.4 Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd.
    • 6.2.5 Lucas TVS Limited (T V Sundram Iyengar & Sons Private Limited)
    • 6.2.6 ASIMCO Technologies Ltd.
    • 6.2.7 Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
    • 6.2.8 Tenneco Inc.
    • 6.2.9 Mitsuba Corporation
    • 6.2.10 BorgWarner Inc
    • 6.2.11 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Automotive Starter Motor Industry Segmentation

A starter motor is a device used to rotate an internal combustion engine to initiate the engine's operation under its power. Starters can be electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic.

The Automotive Starter Motor Market is segmented by vehicle type, application type, type, sales channel, and geography. By vehicle type, the market is segmented into passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By application type, the market is segmented into Internal Combustion engine (IC engine) and hybrid/micro-hybrid powertrains. By type, the market is segmented into electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor generators. By sales channel, the market is segmented into Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and replacement/aftermarket. By Geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the World. For each segment, the market sizing and forecast are done based on the value (USD).

By Vehicle Type Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
By Application Type Internal Combustion Engine (IC Engine)
Hybrid/Micro-Hybrid Powertrain
By Type Electric
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Starter Motor Generator
By Sales Channel Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Replacement/Aftermarket
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
Uinted Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World South America
Middle East and Africa
By Vehicle Type
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
By Application Type
Internal Combustion Engine (IC Engine)
Hybrid/Micro-Hybrid Powertrain
By Type
Electric
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Starter Motor Generator
By Sales Channel
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
Replacement/Aftermarket
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe Germany
Uinted Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World South America
Middle East and Africa
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Automotive Starter Motor Market Research FAQs

How big is the Automotive Starter Motor Market?

The Automotive Starter Motor Market size is expected to reach USD 16.33 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.5% to reach USD 20.35 billion by 2030.

What is the current Automotive Starter Motor Market size?

In 2025, the Automotive Starter Motor Market size is expected to reach USD 16.33 billion.

Who are the key players in Automotive Starter Motor Market?

Robert Bosch GmbH, Denso Corporation, Valeo Group, Mitsuba Corp and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are the major companies operating in the Automotive Starter Motor Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Automotive Starter Motor Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Automotive Starter Motor Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Automotive Starter Motor Market.

What years does this Automotive Starter Motor Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Automotive Starter Motor Market size was estimated at USD 15.60 billion. The report covers the Automotive Starter Motor Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Automotive Starter Motor Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: February 7, 2024

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