Automotive electric water pump market seen topping $8B by 2030

The Business Research Company projects the automotive electric water pump market will surpass $8 billion by 2030, driven by electric and hybrid vehicle adoption, tighter emissions rules and more advanced thermal management systems. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead regional growth, while Robert Bosch GmbH held the largest share in 2025.

Why it matters: - The market sits at the intersection of vehicle electrification, emissions compliance and thermal management. - Electric water pumps help automakers cut energy loss, improve cooling and support battery, inverter and power electronics performance. - The segment is forecast to grow at a 14% compound annual rate through 2030, signaling sustained demand across passenger and commercial vehicles.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published an updated global market report on automotive electric water pumps covering 2026 to 2035. - The report says the market will surpass $8 billion by 2030. - The company places the market within a broader motor vehicle parts market expected to reach about $3,945 billion by 2030. - The report also sizes the wider transport industry at $9,400 billion by 2030. - A free sample and the full report are available here and here.

The details: - The market is segmented by voltage into 12V and 24V products. - The 12V segment is expected to lead by 2030 with 67% of the market, or about $6 billion. - Passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches are key vehicle categories in the market. - Applications include engines, turbochargers, batteries and other vehicle components. - Sales run through original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the largest regional market in 2030 at $3.0 billion, up from $1.6 billion in 2025. - The United States is forecast to be the top country market in 2030 at $1.8 billion, up from $0.9 billion in 2025. - Robert Bosch GmbH was the global market leader in 2025 with a 5% share. - The top 10 companies held 27% of revenue in 2025, showing a moderately fragmented market. - Leading shares in 2025 included DENSO at 4%, Aisin at 3%, Hanon Systems at 3%, and Valeo, MAHLE, BorgWarner, Continental and Schaeffler at 2% each. - Hitachi Astemo held 0.3%.

Between the lines: - The report points to electrification as the main growth engine, with electric and hybrid vehicle production driving demand for more precise cooling. - Tightening fuel-economy and emissions standards are making electrically controlled pumps more attractive because they do not depend on engine speed. - The competitive landscape still leaves room for specialists, but the need for electric motor expertise, thermal know-how and automotive quality standards creates a real barrier to entry. - Schaeffler AG launched electric auxiliary water pumps under its INA brand in February 2024, an example of how suppliers are extending product lines for combustion, hybrid and electric platforms. - Market leaders are responding with more advanced pump designs, higher production capacity and smarter control technologies.

What's next: - The 12V segment is expected to add about $3 billion in market value between 2025 and 2030. - The 24V segment is projected to add about $1 billion over the same period. - Growth should continue to track vehicle electrification, especially in passenger cars and commercial fleets. - More product development, partnerships with automakers and regional expansion are likely as suppliers compete for thermal management share.

The bottom line: - Automotive electric water pumps are moving from a niche component to a core enabling technology for efficiency and electrification.