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Synopsis
The global market for Harmonic Drive was estimated to be worth US$ 462 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 707 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Harmonic Drive cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
A harmonic drive, also known as a strain wave gear, is a precision speed reduction mechanism that utilizes the elastic deformation of a flexible (or flexspline) wheel meshing with a rigid (or circular spline) wheel and a wave generator to transmit motion and torque. Its operation principle is based on the theory of strain wave transmission, where the wave generator induces a controlled elastic deformation in the flexible wheel, creating a tooth meshing disparity that results in speed reduction and torque multiplication. Characterized by high reduction ratios, compactness, lightweight, high rotational accuracy, and quick response, harmonic drives find extensive applications in industrial robots, precision machinery, aerospace, and more.
From a global perspective, Japan currently holds the core technology of Harmonic Drive and forms a technical barrier to high-performance reducers. It is difficult for companies in other regions to reach their technical level. Due to the strong market demand in China, more and more Chinese companies have entered the industry, and many companies have expansion plans. For example, Shenzhen Han's Motion Technology is a good new entrant. In 2023, the sales volume of harmonic reducers has reached 80,390 units. In the United States, Germany and South Korea also have R&D and production companies.
According to the report, global revenue for Strain-Wave Gearing for Precision Motion Control market was valued at $ 427.35 million in 2023, and is expected to generate revenue of $ 668.94 million by end of 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.37% between 2024 and 2030.
China hold the largest consumption market share. And its Harmonic Drive sales volume was 1,323.20 K Units in 2023, followed by Japan. Our analysts estimate that China is to lead the global market for Harmonic Drive during the forecast period, due to the rapid growth of the demand market in China. This region will account for a market share of 74.34% by 2030.
Worldwide, Industry Robot Industry was the largest consumer of Harmonic Drive, which is responsible for 84.09% of Harmonic Drive consumption volume in 2023. The remaining 15.91% was consumed for Automotive, Semiconductor Equipment Industry, Flat Panel Equipment and Machine Tools Industry among others.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Harmonic Drive, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Harmonic Drive by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Harmonic Drive market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K Units) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Harmonic Drive.
Market Segmentation
By Company
HDSI
Leaderdrive
Zhejiang Laifual
Nidec-Shimpo
ILJIN Motion & Control GmbH
Shenzhen Han's Motion Technology
OVALO GmbH
Beijing CTKM Harmonic Drive
TC Drive
Hiwin Corporation
KHGEARS
Ningbo Zhongda Leader Intelligent Transmission
Sichuan Fude Robot
Wanshsin Seikou
Main Drive
Reach Machinery
KOFON
SBB Tech
Too Eph Transmission Technology
BHDI
Guangzhou Haozhi Industrial
Schaeffler
GAM Enterprise
SPG
BENRUN Robot
Cone Drive
Jiangsu Guomao Reducer
Guohua Hengyuan Tech Dev Co., Ltd.
LI-MING Machinery Co., Ltd.
Segment by Type
Cup Style
Hat Style
Pancake Style
Segment by Application
Industrial Robot
Semiconductor Equipment
Flat Panel Equipment
Machine Tools
Optical Machine
Printing, Bookbinding and Paper Machine
Metal Working Machine
Medical Equipment
Space Equipment
Automotive
Humanoid Robots
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Harmonic Drive manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Harmonic Drive in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Harmonic Drive in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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