| Product Code: ETC9959152 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sumit Sagar | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the United States saw a steady flow of alternating current drive imports, with key suppliers being China, Mexico, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Despite the diverse sources, the market remained relatively unconcentrated, as reflected by the low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a healthy 6.66%, indicating sustained demand for AC drives. However, there was a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -12.07%, suggesting some market fluctuations. Overall, the US AC drive import market remained dynamic with a mix of suppliers contributing to its growth.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Overview |
3.1 United States (US) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of energy-efficient solutions in industries |
4.2.2 Growing focus on automation and digitalization in manufacturing processes |
4.2.3 Rising demand for variable speed drives for improved operational efficiency |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment costs associated with AC drives |
4.3.2 Lack of skilled workforce for the installation and maintenance of AC drives |
4.3.3 Volatility in raw material prices impacting manufacturing costs |
5 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Trends |
6 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market, By Types |
6.1 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market, By Voltage |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Voltage, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Low, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market, By End-user Industry |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Oil & Gas, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical & Petrochemical, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Water & Wastewater, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Metal & Mining, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Pulp & Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.8 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Discrete Industries, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.9 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenues & Volume, By Discrete Industries, 2021- 2031F |
7 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Energy savings achieved through the use of AC drives |
8.2 Number of new installations of AC drives in key industries |
8.3 Reduction in downtime and maintenance costs attributed to AC drive usage |
9 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United States (US) Alternating Current (AC) Drive Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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