Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size Study & Forecast, by Function (Double-Acting & Single-Acting), by Specification (Welded, Tie Rod, Telescopic, Mill Type) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market is valued at approximately USD 16.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to advance at a steady compound annual growth rate of 4.40% throughout the forecast period from 2025 to 2035, with historical trends evaluated for 2023 and 2024 and 2024 serving as the base year for estimation. Hydraulic cylinders are core mechanical actuators that convert hydraulic energy into linear motion and force, enabling heavy-duty lifting, pushing, and pulling across a broad spectrum of industrial applications. From construction machinery and material handling equipment to agricultural tools and industrial automation systems, these components play a foundational role in powering modern infrastructure and production ecosystems.

Market momentum is being built up by rapid urbanization, large-scale infrastructure development, and the mechanization of construction and mining activities across both developed and emerging economies. As industries scale up operations to meet rising productivity benchmarks, demand for robust, high-load hydraulic systems continues to be pushed forward. At the same time, manufacturers are rolling out advanced cylinder designs that improve sealing efficiency, extend service life, and reduce downtime, thereby strengthening the long-term value proposition of hydraulic solutions. However, fluctuations in raw material prices and the gradual penetration of electric actuation technologies pose moderate challenges during the 2025-2035 outlook.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Function:

Double-Acting
Single-Acting

By Specification:

Welded
Tie Rod
Telescopic
Mill Type

By Application

By Bore Size:

<50 MM
50-150 MM
>150 MM

Double-acting hydraulic cylinders are expected to dominate the market over the forecast period, accounting for the largest share of global demand. Their ability to generate controlled force in both extension and retraction strokes makes them indispensable in applications requiring precision, stability, and continuous motion control. Industries such as construction equipment manufacturing, industrial machinery, and material handling increasingly lean toward double-acting configurations as they scale up automation and operational efficiency across complex load cycles.

From a revenue standpoint, welded hydraulic cylinders currently lead the market, contributing the highest share to overall industry earnings. Welded designs are widely adopted in heavy-duty and mobile equipment due to their compact construction, high-pressure tolerance, and superior durability in harsh operating environments. While tie-rod and telescopic cylinders maintain strong demand across specific use cases, welded cylinders continue to pull ahead in revenue terms as OEMs prioritize performance reliability and space-efficient system integration.

The key regions considered for the Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America holds a prominent position, supported by sustained investments in construction, mining, and agricultural equipment, alongside a mature manufacturing base. Europe follows closely, driven by technological innovation, stringent quality standards, and the modernization of industrial machinery. Asia Pacific is anticipated to emerge as the fastest-growing region during the forecast period, as accelerating infrastructure projects, rapid industrialization, and expanding manufacturing capacity in countries such as China and India significantly ramp up demand for hydraulic cylinders.

Major market players included in this report are:

Parker Hannifin Corporation
Bosch Rexroth AG
Eaton Corporation
HYDAC International GmbH
Caterpillar Inc.
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering
KYB Corporation
SMC Corporation
Enerpac Tool Group
Liebherr Group
Komatsu Ltd.
Bucher Hydraulics
Danfoss A/S
Texas Hydraulics, Inc.
Ligon Industries

Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define the market size of various segments and countries in recent years and to forecast their performance over the coming decade. The report integrates both qualitative insights and quantitative analysis to illuminate critical growth drivers, emerging challenges, and evolving industry dynamics. In addition, it highlights high-potential micro-markets for strategic investment, while offering a detailed competitive assessment of leading players and their product portfolios, enabling stakeholders to make informed, forward-looking decisions.

Key Takeaways:

Market estimates and forecasts spanning 2025 to 2035
Annualized revenue analysis with regional and segment-level insights
Comprehensive geographical evaluation with country-level coverage
Competitive landscape profiling of major industry participants
Strategic assessment of key business initiatives and future growth pathways
Detailed analysis of market structure and competitive intensity
Integrated demand-side and supply-side evaluation of the market

Chapter 1. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. rapid urbanization
- 3.2.2. large-scale infrastructure development
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. fluctuations in raw material prices and the gradual penetration of electric actuation technologies
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Growing mechanization of construction and mining activities

Chapter 4. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size & Forecasts by Function 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Double acting
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Single Acting
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size & Forecasts by Specification 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Welded
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. Tie Rod
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.5. Telescopic
- 6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.6. Mill Type
- 6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. Sub Segment 1
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Sub Segment 1
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size & Forecasts by Bore Size 2025-2035

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
8.3. <50 mm
- 8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.4. 50-150 MM
- 8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
8.5. >150 MM
- 8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Global Hydraulic Cylinder Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

9.1. Growth Hydraulic Cylinder Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America Hydraulic Cylinder Market
- 9.3.1. U.S. Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.3.1.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.2. Canada Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.3.2.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4. Europe Hydraulic Cylinder Market
- 9.4.1. UK Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.1.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.2. Germany Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.2.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.3. France Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.3.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.4. Spain Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.4.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.5. Italy Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.5.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.6. Rest of Europe Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.4.6.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5. Asia Pacific Hydraulic Cylinder Market
- 9.5.1. China Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.1.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.2. India Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.2.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.3. Japan Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.3.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.4. Australia Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.4.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.5. South Korea Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.5.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.6. Rest of APAC Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.5.6.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6. Latin America Hydraulic Cylinder Market
- 9.6.1. Brazil Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.6.1.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.2. Mexico Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.6.2.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7. Middle East and Africa Hydraulic Cylinder Market
- 9.7.1. UAE Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.7.1.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.7.2.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.3. South Africa Hydraulic Cylinder Market
  - 9.7.3.1. Function breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.2. Specification breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.3. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.4. Bore Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. Parker Hannifin Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 10.2.6. Recent Development
- 10.2.7. Market Strategies
- 10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Bosch Rexroth AG
10.4. Eaton Corporation
10.5. HYDAC International GmbH
10.6. Caterpillar Inc.
10.7. Wipro Infrastructure Engineering
10.8. KYB Corporation
10.9. SMC Corporation
10.10. Enerpac Tool Group
10.11. Liebherr Group
10.12. Komatsu Ltd.
10.13. Bucher Hydraulics
10.14. Danfoss A/S
10.15. Texas Hydraulics, Inc.
10.16. Ligon Industries