Enclosed Motor Starter Global Market Report 2026

An enclosed motor starter refers to a type of motor starter packaged within a single, self-contained unit. This unit comprises various components that collaborate to safely initiate and halt a motor's operation. Enclosed motor starters are engineered to offer a comprehensive motor control solution, often incorporating features such as short-circuit protection, ground fault protection, and overload protection.

The main types of enclosed motor starters are metal shell and plastic shell variants. A metal shell-enclosed motor starter utilizes a metal casing to house the electrical components. This type of starter is renowned for its durability and resistance to environmental factors such as moisture and extreme temperatures. The power sources include alternate current and direct current, catering to commercial and industrial applications. Sales channels for these starters include direct sales and distributors, primarily serving the automotive industry, oil and gas sector, power plants, and manufacturing units.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the enclosed motor starter market by increasing costs of imported contactors, relays, enclosures, electronic protection devices, and copper-based components. Industrial and manufacturing sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported electrical hardware, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising system integration costs and slowing replacement cycles. However, they are also encouraging localized manufacturing, regional supplier networks, and innovation in compact and cost-efficient motor starter designs.

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The enclosed motor starter market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.84 billion in 2025 to $1.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of industrial motor installations, growth in manufacturing automation, increasing need for motor protection solutions, availability of standardized motor starters, rising use in commercial facilities.

The enclosed motor starter market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of smart motor management systems, increasing demand for energy-efficient motor controls, expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, rising focus on predictive maintenance, increasing investments in industrial digitization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of compact enclosed motor starters, rising demand for enhanced electrical protection, growing integration of smart motor control features, expansion of industrial automation applications, enhanced focus on equipment safety.

The growth of industrial automation is expected to drive the enclosed motor starter market in the coming years. Industrial automation involves using digital logic programming and mechanized equipment to operate machinery, reducing the need for human intervention in decision-making and manual operations. This growth is fueled by technological advancements, increased focus on safety and compliance, and rising demand for real-time data analysis. Enclosed motor starters support industrial automation by providing reliable and protected motor control, improving operational efficiency and safety. For example, in September 2025, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based robotics research organization, reported that the total number of industrial robots in operation worldwide reached 4,664,000 units in 2024, marking a 9% increase compared to the previous year. Therefore, the rise in industrial automation is propelling the enclosed motor starter market.

Major players in the enclosed motor starter market are focusing on advancing solutions that drive energy transitions, aiming to improve energy efficiency in industrial applications. The energy transition refers to the shift from conventional energy sources, like fossil fuels, to more sustainable and renewable alternatives such as solar, wind, and hydropower. For example, in April 2024, WEG S.A., a Brazil-based manufacturing company, launched the W23 Sync+Ultra motor, which sets new benchmarks for energy efficiency and sustainability. Recognized as the most efficient industrial motor ever created, it exceeds previous efficiency standards, such as IE5, by achieving IE6 and beyond. The motor reduces energy losses by 20% compared to its predecessor, significantly lowering carbon emissions and minimizing energy waste. As part of WEG's commitment to supporting the global energy transition, the W23 Sync+Ultra offers industries a high-performance solution that enhances operational efficiency while promoting environmental responsibility. This motor represents a major advancement in energy efficiency for industrial operations.

In September 2023, WEG S.A., a Brazil-based electronic equipment company, acquired Regal Rexnord Corporation for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, WEG enhances its global presence and broadens its portfolio in the electric motors and generators markets, driving growth and efficiency across various regions. Regal Rexnord Corporation, a US-based company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of electric motors.

Major companies operating in the enclosed motor starter market are Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, ABB Ltd, Eaton Corporation, Nidec Motor Corporation, Danfoss Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., WEG S.A., Hubbell Incorporated, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG, Franklin Electric Co. Inc., Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc., Baldor Electric Company, Benshaw Inc., Toshiba International Corporation, C3 Controls Company Inc., Sprecher + Schuh AG, Springer Controls Company Inc., MCI Control Solutions LLC, Allied Power and Control Inc., LS Industrial Systems Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the enclosed motor starter market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the enclosed motor starter market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the enclosed motor starter market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The enclosed motor starter market consists of sales of event manual starters, magnetic motor starters, rotor resistance starters, and direct-on-line starters. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Enclosed Motor Starter Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses enclosed motor starter market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Metal Shell; Plastic Shell
• 2) By Power Source: Alternating Current; Direct Current
• 3) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales; Distributors
• 4) By Application: Commercial; Industrial
• 5) By End User: Automotive Industry; Oil And Gas; Power Plants; Manufacturing Units
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Metal Shell: Cast Aluminum Shell Enclosed Motor Starters; Steel Shell Enclosed Motor Starters
• 2) By Plastic Shell: Polycarbonate Shell Enclosed Motor Starters; Polypropylene Shell Enclosed Motor Starters
• Companies Mentioned: Siemens AG; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Schneider Electric SE; ABB Ltd; Eaton Corporation; Nidec Motor Corporation; Danfoss Inc.; Rockwell Automation Inc.; Fuji Electric Co. Ltd.; WEG S.A.; Hubbell Incorporated; Yaskawa Electric Corporation; SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co KG; Franklin Electric Co. Inc.; Leviton Manufacturing Co. Inc.; Baldor Electric Company; Benshaw Inc.; Toshiba International Corporation; C3 Controls Company Inc.; Sprecher + Schuh AG; Springer Controls Company Inc.; MCI Control Solutions LLC; Allied Power and Control Inc.; LS Industrial Systems Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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