According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market size was valued at US$ 28312 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 42864 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.2% during review period.
In 2025, global IE3 high-efficiency geared motors production reached approximately 105.83 M units, with an average global market price of around US$ 260 per unit.IE3 high-efficiency geared motors refer to integrated motor-gearbox transmission units that use a three-phase asynchronous motor, permanent magnet synchronous motor, or equivalent high-efficiency drive motor conforming to the IE3 efficiency class in IEC 60034-30-1 standard as the power source, and are integrated with a high-efficiency mechanical reduction mechanism (including helical gears, parallel shaft gears, bevel gears, planetary gears, etc.) through an integrated design. These products achieve significantly higher energy efficiency than traditional IE1/IE2 geared motors under rated operating conditions and throughout the entire working cycle by optimizing the motor's electromagnetic structure, reducing copper and iron losses, employing high-efficiency gear meshing, and enhancing lubrication and heat dissipation design. They can also be combined with variable frequency speed control, soft start, and digital monitoring technology.
Gross Profit Margin Levels
IE3 high-efficiency gear motors generally fall within the "medium-to-high profit margin" range in industrial equipment. On one hand, leading companies such as ABB and Siemens have maintained an operating profit margin (EBIT/EBITA Margin) of approximately 15-20% in their industrial businesses, including high-efficiency motors and drives, demonstrating high profitability quality; when converted to gross profit margin at the product level, this typically falls within the 25-40% range. For standardized, mass-produced small-to-medium power IE3 gear motors, due to more intense competition and larger channel discounts, the typical gross profit margin is around 25-32%; while for high-end integrated models targeting heavy-duty conditions, explosion-proof scenarios, or those integrating frequency converters, fieldbus, and IoT monitoring modules, higher bargaining power can be achieved through "performance + system energy-saving effect," often resulting in a gross profit margin of 35-40%, and even higher for some highly customized engineering projects. In contrast, regional small and medium-sized manufacturers may see their product gross margins squeezed to 18-25% due to price competition, but they can still maintain reasonable operating profits through automated production, localized supply chains, and service partnerships. Overall, IE3 gear motors, driven by regulations, quantifiable energy-saving benefits, and customers' willingness to pay a premium for reliability, offer significantly better profitability than traditional inefficient gear motors, making them one of the more "cash cow" product lines in the transmission field.
Industry Drivers
The demand growth for IE3 high-efficiency gear motors is primarily driven by three forces: energy efficiency regulations, electricity prices and carbon costs, and industrial automation upgrades. Firstly, at the regulatory level, IEC 60034-30 provides a unified definition of the efficiency class of asynchronous motors. Various regions subsequently issued minimum energy efficiency standards (MEPS). For example, the EU has required motors ranging from 7.5 to 375 kW to reach IE3 level in phases since 2015, and since 2017, the entire range of 0.75–375 kW has been upgraded to IE3. IE2 motors can only be used with frequency converters, which directly promotes the transition of geared motors to IE3. Secondly, global industrial users are facing rising electricity prices and carbon emission constraints, and are beginning to shift from evaluating drive equipment from the "purchase price" to the "total life cycle cost (TCO)" perspective. Under continuous operation and long lifespan conditions, IE3 geared motors can typically recover their premium investment within 1–3 years through savings in electricity and maintenance costs, thus becoming a priority replacement target for energy-saving retrofit projects. Third, with the automation and flexibility upgrades in logistics warehousing, automobile and battery manufacturing, food packaging, and data center cooling, the demand for drive systems with frequent start-stop capabilities, adjustable speeds, and network monitoring capabilities is rapidly increasing, driving the penetration rate of integrated solutions combining "IE3 gear motors + frequency converters + IoT sensors." Coupled with policy dividends from renewable energy, green factories, and ESG investments, the IE3 high-efficiency gear motor is evolving from a "compliant product" into a fundamental module of "energy-saving and digital transmission units." Its system integration capabilities and digital service capabilities are becoming key differentiators for manufacturers in future competition.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Siemens AG, ABB Ltd., Regal Rexnord Corporation, WEG S.A., Wolong Electric Group Co., Ltd., Nidec Corporation, SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co. KG, Getriebebau NORD, Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A., Sumitomo Heavy Industries, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
IE3 Asynchronous Gear Motor
IE3 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Gear Motor
Others
Market segment by Gear Transmission Structure
Helical Gear Motor
Planetary Gear Motor
Others
Market segment by Installation Method
Foot Mounting
Flange Mounting
Others
Market segment by Application
Transportation and Logistics
Food and Beverage
Automotive Industry
Others
Major players covered
Siemens AG
ABB Ltd.
Regal Rexnord Corporation
WEG S.A.
Wolong Electric Group Co., Ltd.
Nidec Corporation
SEW-EURODRIVE GmbH & Co. KG
Getriebebau NORD
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries
TECO-Westinghouse
Rockwell Automation
Flender International
Bosch Rexroth AG
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Toshiba Corporation
Rossi S.p.A.
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe IE3 Premium Efficiency Geared Motors sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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