Africa and Middle East Automotive Actuators Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Africa and Middle East Automotive Actuators Market Outlook

The Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market size reached approximately USD 728.54 million in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 1187.37 million by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Automotive actuator is a part of an electronic control system in a vehicle that works internally to convert energy into force or physical action. It performs various convenience and performance related functions in a vehicle including operating liftgates and power seats and directing airflow in climate control systems, among others.

• Growing population, increasing urbanisation, and rising disposable income among the regional population has driven the expansion of the automotive sector in the region, which in turn had supported the Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market growth.

• Various government regulations to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and environmental impact have been established. Such regulations are boosting the utilisation of automotive actuators as they improve engine efficiency and reduce emission by controlling fuel injection, turbochargers, and exhaust gas recirculation.

• Technological advancements such as integration of electromechanical and electronic systems in automobiles and development of drive-by-wire systems, along with advanced driver assistance systems has further augmented the demand for automotive actuators in the region.

Africa and Middle East Automotive Actuators Market Analysis

Based on product, the market is segmented into brake actuators, seat actuators, HVAC actuators, headlamp actuators, grill shutter actuators, and power window, among others. By motion, the market is bifurcated into linear and rotatory. On the basis of application, the market is divided into engine actuator, body control and exterior, and interior actuator, among others. Based on vehicle type, the market is categorised into passenger cars and commercial vehicle. By sales channel, the market is classified into OEM and aftermarket. On the basis of country, the Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market segmentation includes Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and South Africa, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Robert Bosch GmbH

• Continental AG

• HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

• Magneti Marelli S.P.A

• Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

• SMC Corporation

• Emerson Electric Co.

• Nidec Corporation

• Others

Market Share by Country

Saudi Arabia is anticipated to account for a significant Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market share owing to the increasing sales of commercial vehicles in the country. The manufacturing of commercial vehicles is also being supported in the country due to rising adoption of diesel vehicles, as they meet the required emission standards and have comparatively lower negative impact on the environment. Moreover, increase in road freight has further boosted the vehicle demand resulting in the growth of the automotive actuators market in Saudi Arabia.

Market Share by Vehicle Type

Commercial vehicles are projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to the increasing production and sale of semi-trailers and trucks in Africa and Middle East. Rising construction and industrial activities have fuelled the requirement for commercial vehicles to transfer raw materials from one location to another. Automotive actuators in commercial vehicles help control and actuate engine management and also help in controlling gear shifting and clutch actuation, enabling smooth and precise gear shifts and boosting the Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market demand.

Competitive Landscape

Robert Bosch GmbH was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany. The company manufactures a wide range of products including auto parts and accessories, motor vehicle technology, security systems, and packaging technology, among others.

Continental AG is an automotive company that was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company is known for manufacturing and selling vehicle electronics, technical elastomers, and systems and components for chassis and powertrains.

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA was established in 1899 and has its headquarters located in Lippstadt, Germany. The company is known to produce candles, ball horns, and kerosene lamps for carriages, among other automotive parts and accessories for other vehicles.

Other Africa and Middle East automotive actuators market key players include Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Magneti Marelli S.P.A, Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, SMC Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., and Nidec Corporation, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report