Market overview
The global hoist and elevator motors market is worth USD 2.4 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 4.1 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Passenger elevators is the largest by application segment.
| Scope | Traction machine motors for elevators and electric motors for industrial hoists and cranes: gearless permanent magnet, geared and induction types. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Value 2025 | USD 2.3 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 2.4 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 4.1 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 2,519 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 4,094 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 963 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Hoist and Elevator Motors market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 2.4 bn |
| 2027 | USD 2.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 2.7 bn |
| 2029 | USD 2.8 bn |
| 2030 | USD 3.0 bn |
| 2031 | USD 3.2 bn |
| 2032 | USD 3.3 bn |
| 2033 | USD 3.5 bn |
| 2034 | USD 3.7 bn |
| 2035 | USD 3.9 bn |
| 2036 | USD 4.1 bn |
Hoist and Elevator Motors market segmentation
By application
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger elevators | 58.0% | 59.4% | USD 1.4 bn | 5.8% |
| Escalators and moving walks | 10.0% | 9.3% | USD 243 mn | 4.8% |
| Industrial hoists and cranes | 32.0% | 31.3% | USD 776 mn | 5.2% |
By motor type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent magnet gearless | 48.0% | 54.9% | USD 1.2 bn | 6.9% |
| Geared induction | 32.0% | 26.2% | USD 776 mn | 3.4% |
| Other AC and DC | 20.0% | 18.9% | USD 485 mn | 4.9% |
By rated power
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 kW | 28.0% | 27.0% | USD 679 mn | 5.1% |
| 5 to 20 kW | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 1.1 bn | 5.5% |
| Above 20 kW | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 679 mn | 5.9% |
By control type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable-frequency (VVVF) | 64.0% | 68.0% | USD 1.6 bn | 6.1% |
| Regenerative drive | 18.0% | 24.0% | USD 437 mn | 8.6% |
| Contactor and soft-start | 18.0% | 8.0% | USD 437 mn | -2.7% |
By installation type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New buildings | 50.0% | 46.0% | USD 1.2 bn | 4.6% |
| Modernisation and replacement | 38.0% | 41.0% | USD 922 mn | 6.3% |
| Spare motors for maintenance | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 291 mn | 6.3% |
Top 25 countries for hoist and elevator motors by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 82.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.4%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 1.1 bn | 44.0% | USD 1.8 bn | 5.4% |
| 2 | India | USD 194 mn | 8.0% | USD 435 mn | 8.4% |
| 3 | United States | USD 194 mn | 8.0% | USD 311 mn | 4.8% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 121 mn | 5.0% | USD 170 mn | 3.4% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 97 mn | 4.0% | USD 137 mn | 3.5% |
| 6 | South Korea | USD 85 mn | 3.5% | USD 128 mn | 4.2% |
| 7 | Italy | USD 73 mn | 3.0% | USD 108 mn | 4.0% |
| 8 | Spain | USD 61 mn | 2.5% | USD 87 mn | 3.7% |
| 9 | Turkey | USD 61 mn | 2.5% | USD 112 mn | 6.3% |
| 10 | Saudi Arabia | USD 49 mn | 2.0% | USD 108 mn | 8.3% |
| 11 | Taiwan | USD 45 mn | 1.9% | USD 82 mn | 6.0% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 40 mn | 1.6% | USD 59 mn | 4.0% |
| 13 | Poland | USD 35 mn | 1.4% | USD 63 mn | 6.1% |
| 14 | Mexico | USD 30 mn | 1.2% | USD 55 mn | 6.1% |
| 15 | Indonesia | USD 27 mn | 1.1% | USD 53 mn | 7.2% |
| 16 | Thailand | USD 23 mn | 1.0% | USD 42 mn | 6.0% |
| 17 | Russia | USD 20 mn | 0.8% | USD 30 mn | 4.0% |
| 18 | Vietnam | USD 18 mn | 0.7% | USD 36 mn | 7.2% |
| 19 | Malaysia | USD 16 mn | 0.6% | USD 28 mn | 6.1% |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | USD 14 mn | 0.6% | USD 24 mn | 6.0% |
| 21 | Singapore | USD 12 mn | 0.5% | USD 22 mn | 6.1% |
| 22 | Egypt | USD 10 mn | 0.4% | USD 21 mn | 7.3% |
| 23 | Philippines | USD 9.2 mn | 0.4% | USD 18 mn | 7.1% |
| 24 | Hong Kong | USD 8.0 mn | 0.3% | USD 12 mn | 4.2% |
| 25 | Canada | USD 7.0 mn | 0.3% | USD 10 mn | 4.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 111 mn | 4.6% | USD 195 mn | 5.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Otis
- KONE
- Schindler
- TK Elevator
- Fujitec
- Toshiba Elevator and Building Systems
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Hyundai Elevator
- Hitachi
- WEG
- Bonfiglioli
- Ziehl-Abegg
- Yaskawa
- Nidec
- ABB
- Siemens
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Sicor
- Montanari Giulio
- Hollister-Whitney
- IMEM
- Torin Drive
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the hoist and elevator motors market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by application, by motor type, by rated power, by control type, by installation type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the hoist and elevator motors market?
The global hoist and elevator motors market is estimated at USD 2.3 bn in 2025 and USD 2.4 bn in 2026.
How fast will the hoist and elevator motors market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 4.1 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.7 bn.
Which country is the largest market for hoist and elevator motors?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 1.1 bn in 2026, 44.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 60.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which hoist and elevator motors segment is largest?
In the by application split, Passenger elevators is the largest segment with 58.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading hoist and elevator motors companies?
Global leaders include Otis, KONE, Schindler, TK Elevator.
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