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Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Market  : What Are The Main Factors That Contributing Towards Industry Growth?

Published by Uma Rajagopal

Posted on January 19, 2022

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· Last updated: January 28, 2026

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Factors Driving Growth in the Variable Frequency Drive Market

 

 

Variable frequency drives demand is set to grow at over 4% in 2021, with growing emphasis on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and automotive pumps which are expected to generate substantial growth opportunities. The projections are based on the latest edition by Future Market Insights (FMI), an ESOMAR-certified research and consulting firm.

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The global automotive industry has made prolific advances in the recent past. Emerging as a multibillion dollar industry, the autonomous market is characterized by the emergence of a plethora of start-up investments. Consequently, adoption of high-end HVAC systems and pumps has registered an impressive uptick. According to FMI’s projections, the aforementioned segments collectively accounted for nearly US$ 10 Bn as of 2019.

Variable frequency drives Market  : Segmentation

Drive Type

AC Drive

DC Drive

 

Voltage Range

Low Voltage

High Voltage

 

Application Type

Standard

Regenerative

 

End-use Application

Pumps

Fan

Compressor

Conveyor

HVAC

Others

 

End-use Industry

Oil & Gas

Food processing

Automotive

Mining & Metals

Pulp & Paper

Others

 

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Prolific growth opportunities exist in the Chinese market, owing to an ever mushrooming automotive industry. Future Market Insights estimates the economic giant to produce 4.5 million variable frequency drives by 2021-end, as production cycles revert to normalcy in the aftermath of the coronavirus crisis. Hence, manufacturers are introducing a slew of technological innovations to tap this ever expanding opportunity, thus generating powerful revenue ecosystems across the forecast period.  

 

Key Takeaways of Variable Frequency Drives Market Study

AC drives adoption surging in popularity by drive type; set to acquire 260 BPS by 2031-end

U.S. and Germany to emerge as highly lucrative markets, owing to growing EV sales

Growing concerns over excessive power consumption compelling automotive manufacturers to invest in low-voltage VFDs

Regenerative applications to find growing applications, reaching nearly US$ 15 Bn by 2021-end

Pumps and HVAC systems to collectively expand at a value CAGR worth 13% from 2021-2031

 “Rapidly expanding infrastructure for capital projects are attracting frequent capital investments, attributed to the increasing scale of urbanization. Hence, automotive sales are rising, leading to widening revenue pools for VFD manufacturers,” says the FMI analyst.

 

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Competitive Landscape

The variable frequency drives market is a highly competitive market, with a sizeable presence of both global as well as domestic players. However, key players account for nearly half of the market share. It is characterized by large supplier base and strong B2B networks.

The market has robust partnerships throughout the value chain. Suppliers of variable frequency drives adopt acquisition and regional expansion strategies to establish a foothold. Brand consciousness and aggressive marketing makes it challenging for new entrants in the variable frequency drives market.

 

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Key Takeaways

  • AC drives are gaining popularity in the VFD market.
  • China's automotive industry boosts VFD production.
  • Low-voltage VFDs are in demand for energy efficiency.
  • Regenerative applications are expanding rapidly.
  • Pumps and HVAC systems show significant growth potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article focuses on the growth factors of the Variable Frequency Drive market, particularly in HVAC and automotive applications.
What are the key growth areas?
Key growth areas include HVAC systems, automotive pumps, and regenerative applications.
What regions are significant for VFD production?
China is a significant region for VFD production due to its expanding automotive industry.

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