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Ultra-low voltage motors and drives sector rebound in 2025: Interact Analysis
Articles- Aug 30,25
After growing at 0.1 per cent in 2024, the ultra-low voltage (ULV) motors and drives market is set for recovery in 2025, driven by mobile robotics and renewed industrial automation demand.
The ultra-low voltage (ULV) motors and drives market experienced a difficult year in 2024, recording global revenue growth of just 0.1 per cent. This sluggish performance continued the decline seen post-COVID in 2023. Macroeconomic challenges, prolonged inventory adjustments, and weaker-than-expected activity across major automation industries all contributed to the underperformance of the ULV market in 2024.
Although 2024 was not the rebound year many had expected, 2025 is projected to deliver renewed growth, supported by battery-powered applications such as mobile robotics. Analysts expect 2025 to mark the start of a more sustainable growth phase for ULV, although regional outcomes will vary.
Regional perspectives
The ULV market’s 0.1 per cent overall growth in 2024 masked sharp regional differences. APAC led with 2.7 per cent expansion, while EMEA was the weakest, shrinking by 2.1 per cent. APAC benefited from strong demand in niche industries across South Korea, India and Taiwan, alongside momentum in battery-powered and high-efficiency solutions that position it well for further growth in 2025.
By contrast, the Americas contracted 1.2 per cent, driven by declines in automated sortation systems and cutting machinery. However, easing interest rates and clearer trade policies are expected to aid recovery in 2025. The EMEA region also fell by 2.1 per cent, hit by persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions and subdued manufacturing sentiment. Germany and the UK were the weakest performers, weighing heavily on the region, though demand for mobile robotics and food and beverage machinery remained steady, pointing to potential recovery areas.
Destocking remained a major issue in 2024 across all regions, with inventory built up during 2021/2022 reducing fresh orders. This challenge is now largely resolved, setting the stage for improved demand in 2025.
Strong signs of recovery in 2025
Interact Analysis forecasts the ULV market will rebound in 2025, driven primarily by mobile robotics and other battery-powered applications. Signs of recalibration are most evident in APAC and the Americas, underpinning predictions of sustained growth in the ULV sector. While some regional fluctuations will remain, softening interest rates, clearer trade policies and the end of the destocking cycle should support stronger alignment between demand signals and purchasing activity. Forecasts predict motors to grow by 4.9 per cent and drives by 4.3 per cent in 2025, fuelled by new investment in industrial automation and expanding adoption of digitally integrated systems.
Blake Griffin, Research Manager at Interact Analysis, said: “2024 was a year of stability for the ultra-low voltage motors and drives sector. The slowdown, although difficult, may have paved the way for new investment and strategic recalibration. With stabilisation in core industries, the worst is likely behind us and the market is preparing for a more sustained recovery in 2025.”
With more than 200 years of combined experience, Interact Analysis is the market intelligence authority for global supply chain automation. Its research covers the entire automation value chain – from factory production technologies, through storage and distribution, to final goods transportation. The world’s leading companies rely on its insights to identify growth opportunities and technology-driven strategies.
Interact Analysis
Blake Griffin
ultra-low voltage motors
drives market
automation
APAC
India
Germany
UK
United States
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