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Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing in the UK Industry Data and Analysis

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Thomas Weale
Analyst London, United Kingdom November 2024

The electric motor, generator and transformer manufacturing industry has been expanding despite various challenges, with revenue set to climb at a compound annual rate of 1.3% over the five years through 2024-25 to reach £4 billion. The industry has faced hurdles in the name of the COVID-19 pandemic and a drop in energy usage amid the price hikes from the Russia-Ukraine war. However, to deal with high energy costs and a dip in global demand, many UK manufacturers are now self-generating power with modern, AI-infused generators that allow real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. This move to internal power has enhanced energy management and production and catapulted sales. Notably, the manufacturing sector recorded product sales worth £456.1 billion in 2023, an improvement of 3.9% from 2022, according to the ONS and continues to expand in 2024-25. Government support has played its part by fuelling construction and transport activity, creating a ripple effect and enhancing demand for industry-related products to support project construction. The drive toward sustainability has nudged utility companies to modernise their power infrastructure, replacing outdated equipment with efficient versions, with revenue set to expand by 2.1% in 2024-25.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2014-2029. The most recent publication was released November 2024.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom operates under the SIC industry code C27.110. Companies in this industry manufacture various types of electric motors and transformers. Industry operators also manufacture power generators and motor generators sets, though production of turbine-generator sets does not fall under this industry Related terms covered in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include generator, inverter, electric motor, transformer and alternator.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include Generators, Motors and Transformers.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include Caterpillar (UK) Ltd, Caterpillar (NI) Ltd and Allam Marine Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?

The market size of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £4.1bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2024?

There are 338 businesses in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

How may import tariffs affect the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.

Has the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The biggest companies operating in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom are Caterpillar (UK) Ltd, Caterpillar (NI) Ltd and Allam Marine Ltd

What does the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Generators and Motors are part of the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The company holding the most market share in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is Caterpillar (UK) Ltd.

How competitive is the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Electric Motor, Generator & Transformer Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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