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Slewing Drives Market Size and Forecast, by Axis Type (Single, Double); Load (Axial, Radial); Gear (Worm, Spur); Application (Solar Tracker, Man Lifts, Wind Turbines, Hydraulic Machinery, Cranes, Drilling Equipment); Distribution Channel (Direct, Indirect) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 5884
  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Slewing Drives Market Outlook:

Slewing Drives Market size was over USD 2.58 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 3.86 billion by 2035, witnessing over 4.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of slewing drives is estimated at USD 2.68 billion.

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The reason behind the growth is impelled by the growing demand for energy across the globe. It is likely that with the growing population coupled with rapid urbanization, and economic expansion, the world's energy consumption is rising annually. For instance, by 2050, global demand is expected to reach over 650 quadrillion Btu, an increase of around 14% from 2021.The growing adoption of renewable energy sources is believed to fuel the slewing drives market growth. The increased awareness of solar and wind energy among consumers is driving growth in the slewing drives as they are considered as extremely important for maximizing the energy output of renewable energy sources.

Key Slewing Drives Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • The Asia Pacific slewing drives market is expected to capture 35% share by 2035, driven by growing spending in construction activities, particularly in India’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors.
    • The North America market will hold the second largest share by 2035, attributed to the growing rate of urbanization, increasing demand for slewing drives in construction and industrial activities.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The solar tracker segment in the slewing drives market is expected to experience lucrative growth through 2035, attributed to growing demand for solar energy and government incentives for renewable energy.
    • The worm segment in the slewing drives market is projected to secure a notable revenue share by 2035, driven by worm drive mechanisms being well-suited for heavy-duty applications such as cranes.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Growing Mining Sector
    • Rising Applications in Maritime Industry

  • Major Challenges:

    • Prone to failure
    • Exorbitant installation costs can result in delays in procurement

  • Key Players: Cone Drive Operations Inc., Cleveland Gear Company, Inc., Kavitsu Bearings, TGB Group Technologies, EngNetGlobal, IMO Holding GmbH, Young Powertech Inc..

Global Slewing Drives Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 2.58 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 2.68 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 3.86 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 4.1% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (35% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: China, Germany, United States, Japan, South Korea
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil

    • Last updated on : 16 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Rising Usage in Construction Industry - To power construction equipment that is subject to large loads and varied operation, slewing drives are created by constructing gearing, bearings, seals, housing, motors, and other auxiliary components, which are utilized in cranes, excavators, and other construction machinery. As a result, the machinery can carry out operations such as lifting and digging more effectively and offer precise and smooth rotation.
  • Growing Mining Sector- Applications requiring both stress loading resistance and high torque capacity are best suited for slewing drive systems, therefore mining machinery including excavators, conveyors, and crushers employ slewing drives, which makes it possible for the machinery to move, crush, and excavate ore more effectively.
  • Rising Applications in Maritime Industry- In nautical equipment including cranes, winches, and davits, a gearbox known as a slewing drive is employed as it enables machinery to carry out operations including lifting and arranging big weights.
  • Expanding Agricultural Activities- Agronomic machinery such as sprayers, harvesters, and irrigation systems employ slewing drives since it makes it possible for the machinery to work more effectively, boost the productivity of forestry and agricultural equipment, and allow maximal rotational accuracy and highly precise positioning.
  • Surging Aerospace and Defense Industry- A slew drive is a gearbox designed to handle radial or axial loads that are used in military and aerospace equipment such as radar systems and missile launchers to track targets and move in a controlled manner. Besides this, they are also used in satellite dishes and solar panels on space missions.
  • Slewing Drives in Robotics and Automation- Slewing drives also find uses in robotic systems and other automated equipment as they allow for the controlled movements required in the automation sector.

Challenges

  • Prone to failure- Additionally prone to failure, slewing ring bearings can cause expensive downtime, damage to equipment, and safety risks often caused by improper installation, shortage of lubrication in the bearing, lack of maintenance, and corrosion.
  • Exorbitant installation costs can result in delays in procurement
  • Stringent regulatory standards can increase the overall cost of production and complexity

Slewing Drives Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

4.1%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 2.58 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 3.86 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Slewing Drives Market Segmentation:

Application Segment Analysis

The solar tracker segment in the slewing drives market is estimated to gain a robust revenue share of 40% in the coming years owing to the growing need for solar energy. The need for solar energy is anticipated to proceed as more people and businesses look for renewable vitality sources to diminish their carbon impression and since numerous governments around the world have actualized approaches and motivations to empower the usage of solar energy. According to Solar PV generation expanded by a record of more than 250 TWh in 2022, coming to around 1, 200 TWh. This has led to an increase in the demand for solar trackers which are often used to maximize the efficiency of solar energy capture and can boost energy production by anywhere from 15 to 35%.

A slew (slewing) drive is a piece of machinery, which are used in solar trackers, to position solar panels to track the movement of the sun to improve efficiency and decrease the cost of solar power systems. Moreover, in solar photovoltaic power generation, a slew drive is required to regulate the horizontal rotation and pitch angle of the photovoltaic panel, and similarly, for solar thermal power generation, a slew drive is often required to adjust the position of the flat mirror plate.

In addition, Man lifts, also known as aerial lifts or boom lifts, are machines that allow workers to perform tasks safely and efficiently at heights, and also aid in enhancing efficiency and provide greater horizontal outreach compared to any other type of aerial platform. A man-lift slew drive contains bearing, rotation, and motion control, which also uses a simple design to deliver high horsepower and torque to offer impressive longevity and allow man-lift crane hydraulics to carry several weights and reach diverse heights.

Gear Segment Analysis

The worm segment in the slewing drives market is set to garner a notable share shortly. slewing drives are an update to worm drive mechanisms, which are characterized by their high-power density and are well-suited for heavy-duty applications such as loading cranes. In addition, a spur gear slew drive is also referred to as a gear slewing reducer, which is a new type of slewing bearing product, usually composed of pinion gears, slewing bearings, housings, motors, or electric motors.

Our in-depth analysis of the global slewing drives market includes the following segments:

           Axis Type
  • Single
  •  Double

           Load
  • Axial
  •  Radial

           Gear
  • Worm
  •  Spur

           Application
  • Solar Tracker
  •  Man Lifts
  •  Wind Turbines
  •  Hydraulic Machinery
  • Cranes
  •  Drilling Equipment

          Distribution Channel
  • Direct
  •  Indirect
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Slewing Drives Market Regional Analysis:

APAC Market Insights

Slewing drives market in Asia Pacific is predicted to account for the largest share of 35% by 2035 impelled by the growing spending in construction activities. One of the largest and fastest-growing economic sectors in India is the building sector. The increase in government infrastructure spending has increased emphasis on infrastructure development in India which has led to a continuous surge in construction equipment demand and is expected to contribute to the economic development of the country. For instance, in 2022, foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's construction and infrastructure activities was over USD 3,245 million.

In addition, India is a global agricultural powerhouse, which has a particularly large agricultural industry in the Indian economy, which has also rapidly emerged as a net exporter of agricultural products in recent years.

According to estimates, the Indian agriculture sector increased by over 3% between 2022-23.

North American Market Insights

The North America slewing drives market is estimated to be the second largest, during the forecast period led by the growing rate of urbanization. This has led to an increase in construction and industrial activities, which is expected to drive the demand for slewing drives.

For instance, lately, Canada's urban population accounts for more than 75% of its total population.

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Slewing Drives Market Players:

    • Dana SAC UK Ltd.
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    • Cone Drive Operations Inc.
    • The Timken Company
    • Cleveland Gear Company, Inc.
    • Kavitsu Bearings
    • TGB Group Technologies
    • EngNetGlobal
    • KPI Green Energy Ltd

Recent Developments

  • The Timken Company a global manufacturer of bearings and power transmission products announced to provide slewing drives for the second-largest photovoltaic (PV) solar tracking system project to improve the performance and reliability of solar tracking systems and develop a more efficient and resilient world.
  • KPI Green Energy Ltd announced that it has obtained a new solar power project which is to be completed by the end of 2025 in several parts.
  • Aquila Group announced an investment in battery storage and onshore wind power opportunities to expand its usage of renewable energy sources and meet its goal of achieving carbon neutrality.
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  • Published Date: Sep 16, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of slewing drives is estimated at USD 2.68 billion.

The global slewing drives market size was more than USD 2.58 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of over 4.1%, crossing USD 3.86 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific slewing drives market is expected to capture 35% share by 2035, driven by growing spending in construction activities, particularly in India’s infrastructure and agricultural sectors.

Key players in the market include Cone Drive Operations Inc., Cleveland Gear Company, Inc., Kavitsu Bearings, TGB Group Technologies, EngNetGlobal, IMO Holding GmbH, Young Powertech Inc..

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