Prospects of Electric Cylinder Products in the US Market
Current Status and Growth Trends of the US Electric Cylinder Market
The US electric cylinder market is expected to experience technology-driven growth in 2025, primarily
benefiting from industrial automation upgrades and manufacturing reshoring policies. According to
QYResearch data, the global electric cylinder market reached US$703 million in 2024 and is expected to
grow to US$1.395 billion in 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. As the core of
the North American market, the US is experiencing a surge in demand for electric cylinders in high-pre
cision manufacturing, new energy, and robotics. For example, BMW's factories have adopted Bosch Rex
roth electric cylinders to achieve welding accuracy of ±0.05mm.
Core Driving Factors
Surge in Demand for Industrial Automation
The US manufacturing industry is accelerating its transition to "Industry 4.0," and the penetration rate
of electric cylinders in CNC machine tools and semiconductor equipment continues to rise.
The booming collaborative robot market (the global industrial robot fleet is expected to reach 8 million
units in 2031) is driving demand for joint-actuated electric cylinders. Energy Efficiency and Environmen
tal Protection Policies
The EU Industrial Emissions Directive and US environmental regulations are forcing companies to adopt
high-efficiency equipment. Electric cylinders reduce energy consumption by over 30% compared to hy
draulic systems. For example, Parker electric cylinders have achieved a 40% reduction in energy consum
ption in Coca-Cola bottling lines.
Technology Iteration and Application Expansion
Ball screw preload technology and direct drive motors enable electric cylinder speeds exceeding 1000
mm/s and support multi-axis linkage control.
Micro electric cylinders (e.g., 12 mm diameter) have been used in medical robots, expanding into high
-value-added markets.
Regional Competitive Landscape
North American Dominance: US companies such as Parker and Tolomatic dominate the high-end market,
with high technological barriers.
Chinese Manufacturers Expanding Globally: Companies such as Juding Precision are entering the US sma
ll and medium-sized manufacturer market through customized services (such as 300-ton high-thrust ele
ctric cylinders), but they must contend with the risk of tariff fluctuations. Challenges and Risks
Supply Chain Localization: The US manufacturing reshoring policy may squeeze the market share of imp
orted electric cylinders, but Chinese manufacturers are circumventing tariffs by establishing production
capacity in Southeast Asia (such as factories in Thailand).
Technical Bottlenecks: Reliability in long-stroke, high-load scenarios still requires improvement.
Future Outlook
From 2025 to 2031, the US electric cylinder market is expected to maintain steady growth, particularly in
new energy (such as lithium battery assembly), 3C electronics (precision welding), and medical equipme
nt. Companies need to focus on intelligent manufacturing (such as digital twin integration) and customi
zation capabilities to cope with differentiated competition.
